Chaffee County · stream · order 3 river · ~2 cfs typical
Ptarmigan Creek
Ptarmigan Creek is a stream in Chaffee 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
73°
49°
15 mph
9%
Sat
Overcast
75°
49°
15 mph
5%
Sun
Overcast
77°
50°
8 mph
4%
↗ 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
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Holywater Beaver Ponds0.7 mi
- Hartenstein Lake1.6 mi
- North Fork Middle Cottonwood Creek1.4 mi
- Denny Creek1.8 mi
- Ptarmigan Lake2.3 mi
- Spout Lake2.8 mi
- Lost Lake2.7 mi
- Mineral Creek3.7 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.
Ptarmigan Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Ptarmigan 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 Ptarmigan Creek?+
Ptarmigan Creek is a stream in Chaffee County, Colorado. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.