Pettis County · stream · order 3 river · ~4 cfs typical · seasonal
Hess Creek
Hess Creek is a stream in Pettis 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
Overcast
85°
69°
9 mph
21%
Fri
Rain
92°
71°
17 mph
64%
Sat
Rain
81°
66°
21 mph
30%
↘ 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
- Long Branch5.2 mi
- Grassy Creek5.0 mi
- Greer Branch4.4 mi
- Turkey Creek5.2 mi
- Buffalo Creek5.2 mi
- Smelser Creek5.8 mi
- Raymond Wicker Lake5.3 mi
- Pearl River7.0 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.
Hess Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hess 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 Hess Creek?+
Hess Creek is a stream in Pettis County, Missouri. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.