Garfield County · stream · order 5 river · ~27 cfs typical
East Rifle Creek
East Rifle Creek is a stream in Garfield 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
Overcast
90°
62°
11 mph
18%
Fri
Overcast
96°
70°
14 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
97°
69°
16 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
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Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- West Rifle Creek0.0 mi
- Rifle Gap Reservoir0.4 mistocked Jul 10, 2026
- Middle Rifle Creek1.6 mi
- Dry Rifle Creek2.4 mi
- Brush Creek4.7 mi
- Butler Creek4.8 mi
- Big Parker Creek5.4 mi
- Murphy Reservoir4.8 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.
East Rifle Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish East Rifle 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 East Rifle Creek?+
East Rifle Creek is a stream in Garfield County, Colorado. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.