Williams County · stream · order 3 river
Short Creek
Stocked 7× since 2025 · North Dakota Game and Fish Department
Short Creek is a stream in Williams County, North Dakota — most recently on Apr 19, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from North Dakota Game and Fish Department; 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
85°
66°
15 mph
7%
Fri
Overcast
92°
63°
11 mph
8%
Sat
Overcast
101°
70°
10 mph
9%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 19 | Bluegill | 2,032 | 16/lb | |
| Apr 19 | Yellow Perch | 3,200 | 20/lb | |
| Apr 14 | Yellow Perch | 732 | 4/lb | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 20 | Walleye | 16,800 | 1400/lb | |
| Apr 30 | Bluegill | 276 | 15.3/lb | |
| Apr 30 | Yellow Perch | 2,800 | 28/lb | |
| Apr 11 | Yellow Perch | 1,728 | 6/lb | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Long Creek0.6 mi
- Chris Creek1.2 mi
- Gamache Creek1.2 mi
- Camp Cherith Creek3.0 mi
- Wild Cow Creek6.8 mi
- Tobacco Garden Creek6.1 mi
- Tobacco Garden Creek6.1 mi
- Grantier Creek8.2 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.
Short Creek fishing — FAQ
When does Short Creek get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 2025, stocking at Short Creek peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Short 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 Short Creek?+
Short Creek is a stream in Williams County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: North Dakota Game and Fish Department · updated Apr 19, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.