Madera County · stream · order 5 river · ~12 cfs typical
China Creek
China Creek is a stream in Madera 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
95°
70°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
98°
74°
9 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
101°
77°
9 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
- Nelder Creek2.6 mistocked May 31, 2026
- Lewis Fork2.6 mi
- Rancheria Creek2.5 mi
- Redwood Creek3.5 mi
- Peterson Creek3.6 mi
- Carter Creek4.1 mi
- Miami Creek4.0 mi
- Slide Creek4.3 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.
China Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish China 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 China Creek?+
China Creek is a stream in Madera County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.