Santa Barbara County · stream · order 4 river · ~16 cfs typical · seasonal
Buckhorn Creek
Buckhorn 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
97°
67°
18 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
99°
69°
19 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
95°
75°
8 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
- Camuesa Creek3.5 mi
- Gibraltar Reservoir3.5 mi
- Gidney Creek3.6 mi
- Indian Creek3.7 mi
- Mono Creek4.5 mi
- Grapevine Creek6.3 mi
- East Fork Santa Cruz Creek6.3 mi
- West Fork Santa Cruz Creek6.4 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.
Buckhorn Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Buckhorn 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 Buckhorn Creek?+
Buckhorn Creek is a stream in Santa Barbara County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.