Washington County · stream · order 4 river · ~15 cfs typical
Bates Creek
Bates Creek is a stream in Washington County, Missouri. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Missouri'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
Drizzle
90°
71°
12 mph
50%
Sat
Showers
76°
65°
13 mph
58%
Sun
Drizzle
79°
64°
12 mph
58%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
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
- Settle Mine Tailings Pond1.2 mi
- Hornsey Lake1.6 mi
- Keyes Branch Mine Tailings Pond2.6 mi
- Pine Forest Lake4.4 mi
- Swan Branch4.1 mi
- Hornsey Brothers Lake3.7 mi
- Floyd Lake4.2 mi
- Old Number 1 Reservoir3.9 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MO regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bates Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bates Creek?+
Yes — Missouri 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 Bates Creek?+
Bates Creek is a stream in Washington County, Missouri. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.