Bonneville County · stream · order 4 river · ~82 cfs typical
Big Elk Creek
Big Elk Creek is a stream in Bonneville County, Idaho. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Idaho'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
Fog
88°
51°
12 mph
19%
Fri
Overcast
93°
62°
17 mph
14%
Sat
Overcast
97°
65°
14 mph
0%
↗ 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
- Spring Run5.0 mi
- Indian Creek5.2 mi
- South Fork Indian Creek5.0 mi
- North Fork Indian Creek5.0 mi
- Palisades Reservoir6.0 mistocked Jul 21, 2026
- Palisades Reservoir4.5 mi
- Sheep Creek5.0 mi
- Siddoway Fork5.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official ID regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Big Elk Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big Elk Creek?+
Yes — Idaho 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 Big Elk Creek?+
Big Elk Creek is a stream in Bonneville County, Idaho. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.