Lewis and Clark County · stream · order 6 river · ~101 cfs typical
Prickly Pear Creek
Prickly Pear Creek is a stream in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Montana'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
94°
63°
16 mph
23%
Fri
Overcast
96°
65°
11 mph
15%
Sat
Overcast
104°
69°
22 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Beaver Creek3.3 mi
- Lake Helena3.7 mi
- Soup Creek3.5 mi
- Trout Creek4.2 mi
- Silver Creek4.5 mi
- Hauser Lake5.2 mi
- Helena Valley Regulating Reservoir6.9 mistocked May 12, 2026
- Upper Holter Lake6.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MT regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Prickly Pear Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Prickly Pear Creek?+
Yes — Montana 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 Prickly Pear Creek?+
Prickly Pear Creek is a stream in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.