Santa Barbara County · stream · order 4 river · ~1 cfs typical · seasonal
Bitter Creek
Bitter 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
Clear
102°
67°
10 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
103°
69°
9 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
106°
76°
10 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
- Branch Canyon Wash0.3 mi
- Salisbury Canyon Wash1.8 mi
- New River2.5 mi
- Wells Creek3.4 mi
- Quail Spring Reservoir9.3 mi
- South Fork Sisquoc River14.9 mi
- Ballinger Canyon Wash13.4 mi
- Davy Brown Creek18.9 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.
Bitter Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bitter 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 Bitter Creek?+
Bitter Creek is a stream in Santa Barbara County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.