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Ballard Creek
Ballard Creek is a stream in Santa Barbara 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
Fog
88°
63°
15 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
93°
70°
14 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
96°
73°
16 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Zaca Lake2.3 mi
- Lisque Creek4.4 mi
- Figueroa Creek4.4 mi
- Davy Brown Creek4.5 mi
- Manzana Creek5.6 mi
- San Lucas Creek10.9 mi
- Santa Agueda Creek11.2 mi
- Calabazal Creek11.2 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.
Ballard Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Ballard 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 Ballard Creek?+
Ballard Creek is a stream in Santa Barbara County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.