El Dorado County · stream · order 4 river · ~4 cfs typical
First Otter Creek
First Otter 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
Clear
93°
73°
9 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
95°
72°
9 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
99°
69°
10 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
- Chiquita Lake1.1 mi
- Canyon Creek2.1 mi
- Lake Walton2.3 mi
- Oxbow Reservoir3.8 mi
- Al Brass Creek3.9 mi
- Little Silver Creek4.2 mi
- North Fork of Middle Fork American River4.4 mi
- Pilot 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.
First Otter Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish First Otter 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 First Otter Creek?+
First Otter Creek is a stream in El Dorado County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.