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Short Creek
Short Creek is a stream in Valley 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
88°
70°
17 mph
3%
Fri
Overcast
98°
66°
15 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
107°
66°
18 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
- Hen Reservoir0.8 mistocked Jun 9, 2026
- Short Creek Reservoir0.7 mi
- Forrest Reservoir1.0 mi
- Cottonwood Reservoir1.3 mi
- Two Tree Reservoir2.2 mi
- White Rock Reservoir2.1 mi
- Prairie Reservoir2.1 mi
- Beast Reservoir1.7 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.
Short Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Short 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 Short Creek?+
Short Creek is a stream in Valley County, Montana. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.