Kern County · stream · order 3 river · ~1 cfs typical · seasonal
Franciscan Creek
Franciscan Creek is a stream in Kern 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
105°
75°
11 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
107°
74°
9 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
108°
75°
21 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
- Packwood Creek5.0 mi
- Avenal Creek6.5 mi
- Grant Lake (historical)7.5 mi
- Bitterwater Creek7.0 mi
- Cottonwood Creek8.8 mi
- Still Lake7.6 mi
- Twisselmann Lake8.5 mi
- O'Brien Lake9.1 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.
Franciscan Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Franciscan 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 Franciscan Creek?+
Franciscan Creek is a stream in Kern County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.