Stanislaus County · canal · order 1 river · ~2 cfs typical
Ables Drain
Ables Drain is a canal in Stanislaus County, California. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from California'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
Clear
95°
62°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
98°
61°
11 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
109°
61°
16 mph
0%
↗ 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
- Orestimba Creek1.9 mi
- Merced River5.4 mistocked Jul 12, 2026
- Pear Slough5.6 mi
- Mud Slough6.7 mi
- Crow Creek6.5 mi
- Lake Ramona6.6 mi
- Little Salado Creek7.3 mi
- Salado Creek9.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Ables Drain fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Ables Drain?+
Yes — California 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 Ables Drain?+
Ables Drain is a canal in Stanislaus County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.