San Miguel County · stream · order 4 river · ~3 cfs typical
Nelson Creek
Nelson Creek is a stream in San Miguel 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
Mostly clear
95°
65°
15 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
95°
66°
16 mph
0%
Sun
Overcast
98°
63°
13 mph
1%
→ 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
- Dead Horse Creek1.0 mi
- West Fork Dry Creek5.6 mi
- Cottonwood Pond5.5 mi
- Custer Reservoir (historical)8.8 mi
- Naturita Creek10.1 mi
- Spectacle Reservoir8.7 mi
- Dry Creek10.7 mi
- Hamilton Creek10.7 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.
Nelson Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Nelson 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 Nelson Creek?+
Nelson Creek is a stream in San Miguel County, Colorado. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.