Fresno County · stream · order 4 river · ~44 cfs typical
Dougherty Creek
Dougherty Creek is a stream in Fresno 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
91°
63°
15 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
93°
67°
14 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
91°
67°
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
- Goddard Creek1.6 mi
- Slide Creek2.0 mi
- East Fork Dougherty Creek2.5 mi
- West Fork Dougherty Creek2.5 mi
- Kennedy Creek2.4 mi
- Disappearing Creek3.8 mi
- Lake of the Fallen Moon3.7 mi
- Cartridge Creek3.8 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.
Dougherty Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Dougherty 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 Dougherty Creek?+
Dougherty Creek is a stream in Fresno County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.