Inyo County · stream · order 5 river · ~16 cfs typical
Independence Creek
Stocked 6× since 2025 · CDFW
Independence Creek is a stream in Inyo County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Jul 12, 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
Clear
102°
62°
14 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
104°
71°
15 mph
0%
Sat
Mostly clear
106°
71°
14 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 12 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 5 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 31 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 24 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 26 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 26 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Oak Creek1.9 mi
- Duck Lake2.5 mi
- Symmes Creek3.3 mi
- Goose Lake4.3 mi
- South Fork Oak Creek3.8 mi
- North Fork Oak Creek3.8 mi
- Sawmill Creek5.9 mi
- Shepherd Creek5.8 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.
Independence Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Independence Creek?+
Independence Creek is stocked with Trout in Inyo County, California, most recently on Jul 12, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Independence Creek get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2025, stocking at Independence Creek peaks in May and July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Independence 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 Independence Creek?+
Independence Creek is a stream in Inyo County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Jul 12, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.