Burke County · stream · order 4 river · ~4 cfs typical
West Branch Short Creek
West Branch Short Creek is a stream in Burke 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
Partly cloudy
85°
54°
10 mph
6%
Sat
Overcast
92°
63°
10 mph
9%
Sun
Overcast
95°
73°
17 mph
8%
→ 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
- East Branch Short Creek1.8 mi
- Beaver Lake12.9 mi
- Black Slough14.5 mi
- Bush Lake18.3 mi
- Red Lake18.9 mi
- Little Slough12.8 mi
- Shallow Lake15.2 mi
- Norman Lake20.2 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.
West Branch Short Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish West Branch 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 West Branch Short Creek?+
West Branch Short Creek is a stream in Burke County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.