Shelby County · stream · order 5 river · ~26 cfs typical
Chicken Bayou
Chicken Bayou is a stream in Shelby County, Texas. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Texas'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
102°
79°
12 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
103°
80°
13 mph
16%
Sun
Partly cloudy
98°
70°
7 mph
2%
→ 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
- Hilliard Creek0.8 mi
- Dry Creek1.0 mi
- Cypress Creek1.1 mi
- Spinney Creek1.5 mi
- Smith Creek1.6 mi
- Shoat Creek1.9 mi
- Peddy Lake2.2 mi
- Jericho Creek2.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official TX regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Chicken Bayou fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Chicken Bayou?+
Yes — Texas 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 Chicken Bayou?+
Chicken Bayou is a stream in Shelby County, Texas. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.