Niobrara County · stream · order 8 river · ~39 cfs typical · seasonal
Lightning Creek
Lightning Creek is a stream in Niobrara County, Wyoming. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Wyoming'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°
65°
19 mph
10%
Fri
Overcast
92°
58°
12 mph
3%
Sat
Clear
99°
61°
15 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
- Cow Creek0.7 mi
- Deuel Brothers Reservoir1.6 mi
- Wildcat Number 3 Reservoir1.8 mi
- Sides Number 1 Reservoir2.2 mi
- Marcus Reservoir2.6 mi
- Dogie Number 3 Reservoir2.8 mi
- Dogie Creek3.1 mi
- Johnston Number 1 Reservoir3.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official WY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Lightning Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lightning Creek?+
Yes — Wyoming 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 Lightning Creek?+
Lightning Creek is a stream in Niobrara County, Wyoming. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.