Winneshiek County · stream · order 3 river · ~14 cfs typical
South Bear Creek
South Bear Creek is a stream in Winneshiek County, Iowa. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Iowa's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
87°
66°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Rain
73°
63°
19 mph
89%
Sat
Drizzle
81°
63°
16 mph
50%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- North Bear Creek0.0 mi
- Paint Creek4.0 mi
- Bee Creek4.3 mi
- Canoe Creek5.6 mi
- Patterson Creek6.1 mi
- Waterloo Creek4.9 mi
- Duck Creek5.3 mi
- Coon Creek7.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
South Bear Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish South Bear Creek?+
Yes — Iowa requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is South Bear Creek?+
South Bear Creek is a stream in Winneshiek County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.