Monterey County · stream · order 5 river · ~7 cfs typical · seasonal
Hames Creek
Hames Creek is a stream in Monterey 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
Fog
101°
56°
20 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
102°
58°
21 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
107°
57°
16 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
- San Antonio River2.2 mi
- Sargent Creek5.3 mi
- Nacimiento River5.3 mi
- Lake San Antonio6.1 mistocked Feb 8, 2026
- Harris Creek7.0 mi
- Big Sandy Creek8.5 mi
- Dip Creek10.4 mi
- Snake Creek10.4 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.
Hames Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hames 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 Hames Creek?+
Hames Creek is a stream in Monterey County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.