Stanislaus County · stream · order 5 river · ~11 cfs typical · seasonal
Hoods Creek
Hoods Creek is a stream in Stanislaus 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
98°
66°
11 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
102°
65°
14 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
105°
63°
12 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
- Farmington Flood Control Basin1.8 mi
- Smith Creek1.9 mi
- Simmons Creek2.5 mi
- Rock Creek3.1 mi
- North Fork Duck Creek4.3 mi
- Woodward Reservoir5.4 mistocked Nov 2, 2025
- Telegraph Creek5.0 mi
- Snow Creek6.4 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.
Hoods Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Hoods 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 Hoods Creek?+
Hoods Creek is a stream in Stanislaus County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.