Santa Cruz County · stream · order 5 river · ~29 cfs typical
Big Creek
Big Creek is a stream in Santa Cruz 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
Overcast
75°
57°
16 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
77°
54°
16 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
78°
57°
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
- Little Creek0.3 mi
- Archibald Creek0.9 mi
- Berry Creek0.9 mi
- Scott Creek1.7 mi
- Laguna de las Trancas2.2 mi
- Boyer Creek2.3 mi
- Agua Puerca Creek3.1 mi
- Waddell Creek3.1 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.
Big Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big 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 Big Creek?+
Big Creek is a stream in Santa Cruz County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.