La Plata County · stream · order 3 river · ~5 cfs typical
Lion Creek
Lion 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
88°
59°
12 mph
4%
Fri
Overcast
90°
63°
12 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
87°
62°
14 mph
19%
→ 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
- East Creek0.3 mi
- Graham Creek2.2 mi
- Vallecito Creek2.3 mi
- Berri Creek2.3 mi
- Vallecito Reservoir2.2 mistocked Jul 17, 2026
- Grimes Creek2.4 mi
- Freeman Creek2.4 mi
- Lost Creek2.7 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.
Lion Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lion 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 Lion Creek?+
Lion Creek is a stream in La Plata County, Colorado. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.