Richland County · stream · order 2 river · ~5 cfs typical
Elk Creek
Elk Creek is a stream in Richland County, North Dakota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from North Dakota'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
85°
68°
16 mph
78%
Fri
Rain
85°
68°
12 mph
49%
Sat
Clear
88°
62°
8 mph
3%
→ 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
- Swan Lake7.9 mi
- Bisek Lake7.6 mi
- Silver Lake7.5 mi
- Stacks Slough8.7 mi
- Kreiser Lake7.7 mi
- Gullys Slough10.9 mistocked Jun 11, 2026
- Wahl Lake11.0 mistocked Jun 11, 2026
- Moran Lake11.8 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official ND regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Elk Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Elk Creek?+
Yes — North Dakota 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 Elk Creek?+
Elk Creek is a stream in Richland County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.