Kootenai County · stream · order 3 river · ~27 cfs typical
Big Elk Creek
Big Elk Creek is a stream in Kootenai 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
Mostly clear
89°
58°
4 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
82°
62°
16 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
73°
45°
10 mph
0%
→ 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
- Short Creek1.1 mi
- Halsey Creek1.5 mi
- Bear Creek2.5 mi
- Trail Creek3.2 mi
- Callis Creek3.0 mi
- Potter Creek3.0 mi
- Stewart Creek3.4 mi
- Comfy Creek5.8 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 Kootenai County, Idaho. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.