Elbert County · stream · order 5 river · ~6 cfs typical · seasonal
Running Creek
Running Creek is a stream in Elbert 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
86°
60°
24 mph
22%
Sat
Overcast
89°
58°
12 mph
4%
Sun
Overcast
94°
68°
19 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
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Stroh Erosion Control Reservoir7.5 mi
- Dry Creek6.5 mi
- Little Dry Creek8.1 mi
- Gold Creek8.4 mi
- Russell Number 1 Reservoir9.1 mi
- Aurora Reservoir9.3 mistocked Jul 3, 2026
- Circle 2 Ranch Reservoir Number 19.0 mi
- Kiowa Creek Watershed 2-A-10 Reservoir11.6 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.
Running Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Running 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 Running Creek?+
Running Creek is a stream in Elbert County, Colorado. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.