Nevada County · stream · order 3 river · ~2 cfs typical · seasonal
Alder Creek
Alder Creek is a stream in Nevada 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
80°
59°
11 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
83°
64°
11 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
85°
62°
11 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
- Money Creek0.5 mi
- Lake Creek0.8 mi
- Carr Lake1.6 mi
- Rucker Lake1.6 mi
- Blue Lake1.5 mi
- Feeley Lake1.7 mi
- Fuller Lake2.0 mistocked Jul 12, 2026
- Hidden Lake2.0 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.
Alder Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Alder Creek?+
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 Alder Creek?+
Alder Creek is a stream in Nevada County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.