Alpine County · stream · order 4 river · ~6 cfs typical · seasonal
Elbow Creek
Elbow Creek is a stream in Alpine 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
81°
58°
12 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
81°
56°
13 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
84°
55°
13 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
- Upper Kinney Lake1.6 mi
- Grouse Creek1.5 mi
- Kinney Lakes1.7 mi
- Dorothy Lake1.8 mi
- Lower Kinney Lake1.9 mi
- Sherrold Lake2.1 mi
- Kinney Reservoir2.4 mi
- Summit Lake4.2 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.
Elbow Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Elbow 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 Elbow Creek?+
Elbow Creek is a stream in Alpine County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.