Dawes County · stream · order 5 river · ~2 cfs typical
Dead Horse Creek
Dead Horse Creek is a stream in Dawes County, Nebraska. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Nebraska'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
90°
59°
13 mph
2%
Sat
Clear
100°
63°
20 mph
1%
Sun
Overcast
109°
78°
29 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
- Trunk Butte Creek0.5 mi
- Fox Reservoir1.3 mi
- Schmacker Reservoir1.4 mi
- Big Cottonwood Creek2.1 mi
- Schuhmacher Reservoir2.3 mi
- Bull Creek4.1 mi
- Lone Tree Creek3.7 mi
- Chadron Creek3.8 mistocked Mar 3, 2026
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NE regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Dead Horse Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Dead Horse Creek?+
Yes — Nebraska 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 Dead Horse Creek?+
Dead Horse Creek is a stream in Dawes County, Nebraska. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.