Calaveras County · stream · order 4 river · ~8 cfs typical
Hayward Creek
Hayward Creek is a stream in Calaveras 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
88°
64°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
91°
69°
7 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
92°
68°
9 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
- Lightning Creek0.8 mi
- Martel Creek1.9 mi
- Swamp Creek2.3 mi
- Airola Creek2.3 mi
- Snowshoe Lake4.0 mi
- Little Mokelumne River3.8 mi
- Mill Creek4.7 mi
- White Pines Lake5.5 mistocked Jul 26, 2026
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.
Hayward Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hayward 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 Hayward Creek?+
Hayward Creek is a stream in Calaveras County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.