Jackson County · stream · order 3 river · ~1 cfs typical · seasonal
Short Bow Creek
Short Bow Creek is a stream in Jackson 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
87°
69°
21 mph
60%
Fri
Overcast
86°
65°
15 mph
21%
Sat
Clear
96°
61°
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
- Hay Creek0.0 mi
- Fish Creek0.8 mi
- Buzzard Creek1.8 mi
- Settin Up Creek2.6 mi
- Hume Creek3.7 mi
- Sand Creek4.9 mi
- Badland Pond6.6 mi
- Bowman Pond7.1 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.
Short Bow Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Short Bow 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 Short Bow Creek?+
Short Bow Creek is a stream in Jackson County, South Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.