Appanoose County · stream · order 5 river · ~147 cfs typical
South Fork Chariton River
South Fork Chariton River is a stream in Appanoose 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
85°
65°
11 mph
8%
Fri
Drizzle
85°
67°
16 mph
88%
Sat
Drizzle
81°
64°
20 mph
42%
→ 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
- Rathbun Lake0.3 mi
- Jackson Branch1.6 mi
- Sandy Branch3.7 mi
- Catfish Branch4.1 mi
- Mystic Reservoir6.1 mi
- Bee Branch6.8 mi
- Walker Branch5.9 mi
- Honey Creek5.9 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 Fork Chariton River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish South Fork Chariton River?+
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 Fork Chariton River?+
South Fork Chariton River is a stream in Appanoose County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.