El Dorado County · stream · order 5 river · ~18 cfs typical
Cold Creek
Cold Creek is a stream in El Dorado 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
85°
44°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
88°
53°
10 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
90°
56°
17 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
- Heavenly Valley Creek0.6 mi
- Saxon Creek2.1 mi
- Bijou Creek2.5 mi
- Trout Creek2.4 mi
- Upper Truckee River2.5 mi
- Edgewood Creek4.0 mi
- Sawmill Pond3.4 mistocked May 31, 2026
- Angora Creek3.7 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.
Cold Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cold 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 Cold Creek?+
Cold Creek is a stream in El Dorado County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.