Raccoon River
Raccoon River runs through Iowa. Anglers here fish mainly for Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.
Next hours
Likely catch now (15 species)
About the fishing here
Anglers here regularly land Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Brook Trout and Brown Trout.
For Muskellunge, the fishing tends to peak around Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
Guides for this water
Tips right now
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
The Raccoon River is a 30.8-mile-long (49.6 km) tributary of the Des Moines River in central Iowa in the United States. As measured using the longest of its three forks, its length increases to 226 miles (364 km). Via the Des Moines River, it is part of the watershed of the Mississippi River. The river runs through an intensely cultivated area of croplands and livestock farming, receiving Tile drainage from slow-draining rich natural bottomland.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Raccoon River?
Anglers here regularly land Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and Striped Bass.
Do you need a fishing license at Raccoon River?
Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.
When is the best time to fish Raccoon River?
For Muskellunge, the fishing tends to peak around Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Raccoon River right now?
Right now Muskellunge is the most likely catch, at about 16%.