Nevada County · stream · order 6 river · ~76 cfs typical
Donner Creek
Donner Creek is a stream in Nevada 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°
55°
11 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
89°
58°
12 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
90°
53°
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 Creek1.4 mi
- Cabin Creek2.7 mi
- Brush Creek3.1 mi
- Deep Creek4.0 mi
- Donner Lake3.5 mistocked Jul 12, 2026
- South Fork Prosser Creek5.0 mi
- North Fork Prosser Creek5.0 mi
- Prosser Creek Reservoir5.0 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.
Donner Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Donner 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 Donner Creek?+
Donner Creek is a stream in Nevada County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.