La Plata County · stream · order 4 river · ~2 cfs typical
Elk Creek
Elk 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
Overcast
79°
58°
12 mph
11%
Fri
Partly cloudy
84°
62°
14 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
81°
57°
14 mph
26%
→ 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
- Castle Creek1.0 mi
- Flagler Fork1.4 mi
- South Fork Lightner Creek3.7 mi
- Smith Creek3.4 mi
- Quinn Creek4.0 mi
- Basin Creek4.6 mi
- Taylor Reservoir5.5 mistocked Jul 24, 2026
- Lewis Creek4.7 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.
Elk Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Elk 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 Elk Creek?+
Elk Creek is a stream in La Plata County, Colorado. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.