Lyman County · stream · order 3 river · ~1 cfs typical · seasonal
Short Creek
Short Creek is a stream in Lyman 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
Rain
81°
72°
11 mph
53%
Fri
Overcast
83°
68°
16 mph
43%
Sat
Clear
91°
62°
9 mph
2%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
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
- Campbell Creek2.0 mi
- Wolf Creek1.7 mi
- Crow Creek2.0 mi
- Clates Creek4.7 mi
- Bedashosha Lake4.1 mi
- Good Soldier Creek5.1 mi
- Soldier Creek5.9 mi
- Smith Creek6.4 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 Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Short 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 Creek?+
Short Creek is a stream in Lyman County, South Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.