When was South Fork Elk Creek last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was in 2024 (brown trout, 600 fish), according to Wisconsin agency reports.

Is South Fork Elk Creek stocked often?

Number 9 of 23 stocked waters in Buffalo County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical Wisconsin water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in South Fork Elk Creek?

Brown trout (8 stockings, 4,559 fish); Brook trout (1 stocking, 240 fish).

South Fork Elk Creek trout stocking

Buffalo County, Wisconsin · stream · about 961 ft elevation

South Fork Elk Creek was last stocked in 2024; Wisconsin publishes yearly totals rather than dates. We have 6 stockings on record since 2017. Species stocked: brown trout, brook trout.

Last stocked

2024

yearly total, no date published

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

0 stockings

On record

6 stockings

since 2017

Number 9 of 23 stocked waters in Buffalo County by stocking days.
Stocked about as often as a typical Wisconsin water on our record.

Weather at South Fork Elk Creek

Overnight
56°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 5 mph
Tuesday
70°F
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers
78% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Tuesday Night
61°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
86% rain · wind 3 to 10 mph
Wednesday
72°F
Chance Rain Showers
40% rain · wind 5 mph
Wednesday Night
58°F
Chance Rain Showers
35% rain · wind 3 mph
Thursday
66°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
20% rain · wind 5 to 8 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking	Typical size
Brown trout	8	4,559	570	8.9 in
Brook trout	1	240	240	7.8 in

Stocking history

20241 stocking · 600 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
Yearly totalLatest date not published	Brown trout	600	8.9 in

20231 stocking · 600 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
Yearly total date not published	Brown trout	600	8.7 in

20221 stocking · 600 fish

Date	Species	Fish	Size
Yearly total date not published	Brown trout	600	9.0 in

20201 stocking · 1,200 fish

Yearly total brown trout, 1,200 fish

20191 stocking · 600 fish

Yearly total brown trout, 600 fish

20171 stocking · 1,199 fish

Yearly total brook trout, brown trout, 1,199 fish

From Wisconsin fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Wisconsin fishing regulations.

Where is South Fork Elk Creek?

Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.

Directions Larger map Wisconsin fishing regulations

Stocked waters near South Fork Elk Creek

Elk Creekstream · 1 mi9 on record
Rossman Creekstream · 5 mi6 on record
Borst Valley Creekstream · 7 mi8 on record
Trout Creekstream · 7 mi7 on record
Mirror Lakelake · 8 mi11 on record
Hawkinson Creekstream · 8 mi8 on record
Chimney Rock Creekstream · 8 mi13 on record
Traverse Valley Creekstream · 8 mi8 on record

All stocked waters in Buffalo County Stocked this week in Wisconsin

Questions about South Fork Elk Creek

When was South Fork Elk Creek last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was in 2024 (brown trout, 600 fish), according to Wisconsin agency reports.
Is South Fork Elk Creek stocked often?: Number 9 of 23 stocked waters in Buffalo County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical Wisconsin water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in South Fork Elk Creek?: Brown trout (8 stockings, 4,559 fish); Brook trout (1 stocking, 240 fish).

Stocking data from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources fish stocking database, which reports yearly totals per water after verification, without stocking dates. We will correct or remove it on request.