La Plata County · stream · order 3 river · ~7 cfs typical
Dead Horse Creek
Dead Horse Creek is a stream in La Plata County, Colorado. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Colorado'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
Clear
83°
60°
12 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
82°
57°
13 mph
16%
Sun
Overcast
83°
55°
9 mph
16%
→ 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
- Irving Creek1.1 mi
- Second Creek1.3 mi
- Johnson Creek2.4 mi
- Irving Lake2.7 mi
- Taylor Creek3.2 mi
- Hidden Lake3.4 mi
- Lost Lake3.7 mi
- Dollar Lake3.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CO regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Dead Horse Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Dead Horse Creek?+
Yes — Colorado 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 Dead Horse Creek?+
Dead Horse Creek is a stream in La Plata County, Colorado. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.