Elkhorn Creek flows through Natrona County as a tributary to the North Platte River, offering anglers a quality trout fishing experience in the shadow of Wyoming's renowned Blue Ribbon waters. This creek provides habitat for multiple trout species and serves as a spawning tributary, contributing to the overall health of the North Platte River system. The creek's character varies from its headwaters to its confluence, with sections ranging from higher elevation reaches to more accessible lower stretches. Anglers fishing Elkhorn Creek will find opportunities for both wade fishing and exploring the varied structure that makes Wyoming's smaller tributaries such productive fisheries.