Elk County · stream · order 3 river · ~6 cfs typical
West Painterhood Creek
West Painterhood Creek is a stream in Elk County, Kansas. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Kansas'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
Showers
99°
78°
19 mph
19%
Sat
Clear
87°
69°
26 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
93°
66°
14 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
- East Painterhood Creek0.0 mi
- Mid Painterhood Creek0.5 mi
- Hitchen Creek3.0 mi
- Painterhood Creek3.2 mi
- Hickory Creek5.1 mi
- East Hitchen Creek5.6 mi
- Clear Creek6.6 mi
- Little Indian Creek8.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official KS regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
West Painterhood Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish West Painterhood Creek?+
Yes — Kansas 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 West Painterhood Creek?+
West Painterhood Creek is a stream in Elk County, Kansas. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.