Kings County · stream · order 3 river · seasonal
Big Tar Creek
Big Tar Creek is a stream in Kings 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
103°
70°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
105°
75°
9 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
108°
73°
8 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
- Arroyo Conchoso1.9 mi
- Arroyo Mellado2.5 mi
- Baby King Creek3.7 mi
- Arroyo Hondo7.2 mi
- Arroyo Bifido8.0 mi
- Garza Creek7.3 mi
- Arroyo Doblegado7.6 mi
- Little Avenal Creek8.1 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 Tar Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big Tar 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 Tar Creek?+
Big Tar Creek is a stream in Kings County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.