Del Norte County · stream · order 5 river · ~70 cfs typical
Hardscrabble Creek
Hardscrabble Creek is a stream in Del Norte 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
74°
57°
9 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
78°
55°
9 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
91°
56°
7 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
- Coldwater Creek0.4 mi
- Myrtle Creek3.0 mi
- Craigs Creek3.4 mi
- South Fork Smith River3.4 mi
- Middle Fork Smith River3.0 mi
- North Fork Smith River3.0 mi
- Sheep Pen Creek3.8 mi
- Rock Creek3.5 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.
Hardscrabble Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hardscrabble 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 Hardscrabble Creek?+
Hardscrabble Creek is a stream in Del Norte County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.