Adams County · stream · order 3 river · ~4 cfs typical
Lightning Creek
Lightning Creek is a stream in Adams 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
Overcast
79°
60°
9 mph
2%
Sat
Clear
97°
60°
14 mph
3%
Sun
Overcast
103°
76°
18 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
- Willow Creek2.4 mi
- Buffalo Creek3.1 mi
- Horse Creek5.3 mi
- Teeter Creek6.6 mi
- Slick Creek9.1 mi
- Billy Young Creek9.5 mi
- Wilson Creek9.4 mi
- Vessey Lake11.0 mi
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.
Lightning Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lightning 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 Lightning Creek?+
Lightning Creek is a stream in Adams County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.