Mellette County · stream · order 5 river · ~3 cfs typical · seasonal
Horse Head Creek
Horse Head Creek is a stream in Mellette 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
Showers
83°
71°
19 mph
77%
Fri
Drizzle
80°
65°
16 mph
12%
Sat
Clear
93°
63°
16 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
- Horse Creek1.1 mi
- Dry Creek5.1 mi
- West Branch Horse Creek6.0 mi
- Little Oak Creek5.8 mi
- Pine Creek7.5 mi
- Cut Meat Creek7.1 mi
- Gee Lake9.9 mi
- North Branch Pine Creek8.7 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.
Horse Head Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Horse Head 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 Horse Head Creek?+
Horse Head Creek is a stream in Mellette County, South Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.