Butte County · stream · order 5 river · ~20 cfs typical
False Bottom Creek
False Bottom Creek is a stream in Butte County, South Dakota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from South 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
86°
64°
18 mph
30%
Fri
Mostly clear
88°
58°
12 mph
3%
Sat
Clear
101°
67°
17 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
- Spring Creek1.6 mi
- Willow Creek3.6 mi
- Spearfish Creek3.0 mi
- Hay Creek4.1 mi
- Redwater River4.2 mi
- Middle Creek4.6 mi
- Crow Creek5.6 mi
- Pool Creek6.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official SD regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
False Bottom Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish False Bottom Creek?+
Yes — South 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 False Bottom Creek?+
False Bottom Creek is a stream in Butte County, South Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.