Madera County · stream · order 4 river · ~14 cfs typical
Crater Creek
Crater 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
88°
65°
13 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
88°
65°
13 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
91°
62°
13 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
- Cold Creek0.1 mi
- Pond Lily Lake1.2 mi
- Silver Creek1.9 mi
- Fish Creek2.1 mi
- King Creek3.0 mi
- Stairway Creek2.8 mi
- Sharktooth Creek3.0 mi
- Deer Creek3.1 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.
Crater Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Crater 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 Crater Creek?+
Crater Creek is a stream in Madera County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.