Shasta County · stream · order 5 river · ~111 cfs typical
Hatchet Creek
Stocked 5× since 2025 · CDFW
Hatchet Creek is a stream in Shasta County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Jun 21, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from CDFW; 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
Mostly clear
100°
70°
11 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
102°
72°
11 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
103°
75°
9 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 21 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 3 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 26 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 19 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jul 20 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Little Roaring Creek0.7 mi
- Hogback Creek1.0 mi
- Montgomery Creek1.1 mistocked Jun 21, 2026
- Pit 7 Reservoir1.4 mi
- Marble Creek1.7 mi
- Lick Creek1.8 mi
- Roaring Creek1.8 mi
- Hall Creek2.0 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.
Hatchet Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Hatchet Creek?+
Hatchet Creek is stocked with Trout in Shasta County, California, most recently on Jun 21, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Hatchet Creek get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2025, stocking at Hatchet Creek peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Hatchet 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 Hatchet Creek?+
Hatchet Creek is a stream in Shasta County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Jun 21, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.