Buchanan County · stream · order 4 river · ~16 cfs typical
Contrary Creek
Contrary Creek is a stream in Buchanan 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
Rain
86°
68°
20 mph
62%
Sat
Overcast
86°
64°
20 mph
2%
Sun
Partly cloudy
87°
63°
7 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
- Old Mud Lake2.2 mi
- Muskrat Lake1.9 mi
- New Mud Lake2.6 mi
- Lower Lake Contrary (historical)2.2 mi
- Walnut Creek2.9 mi
- Horseshoe Lake3.0 mi
- Brush Creek3.0 mi
- Singleton Lake (historical)3.6 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.
Contrary Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Contrary 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 Contrary Creek?+
Contrary Creek is a stream in Buchanan County, Missouri. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.