Alpine County · stream · order 4 river · ~11 cfs typical · seasonal
Kirkwood Creek
Kirkwood Creek is a stream in Alpine 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
76°
53°
12 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
80°
56°
11 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
80°
56°
12 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Kirkwood Lake0.7 mi
- Twin Lakes Reservoir1.2 mi
- Lake Margaret1.4 mi
- Caples Lake1.5 mistocked Jul 12, 2026
- Emigrant Creek2.5 mi
- Showers Lake3.0 mi
- Emigrant Lake3.7 mi
- Oyster Lake3.6 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.
Kirkwood Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood Creek?+
Kirkwood Creek is a stream in Alpine County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.