Bates County · stream · order 5 river · ~33 cfs typical
Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek is a stream in Bates 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
Showers
98°
77°
19 mph
66%
Sat
Overcast
87°
68°
22 mph
1%
Sun
Clear
87°
64°
8 mph
1%
→ 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
- Polk Branch0.8 mi
- Pecan Creek1.7 mi
- Gillum Creek2.0 mi
- Long Lake (historical)2.5 mi
- Mulberry Creek4.0 mi
- New Home Creek5.0 mi
- Butler Lake6.1 mi
- Bones Branch6.1 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.
Walnut Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Walnut 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 Walnut Creek?+
Walnut Creek is a stream in Bates County, Missouri. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.