Mendocino County · stream · order 4 river · ~13 cfs typical · seasonal
McDowell Valley
McDowell Valley is a stream in Mendocino 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
96°
59°
14 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
96°
64°
15 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
97°
60°
16 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
- Vasser Creek2.6 mi
- Coon Lake2.9 mi
- Feliz Creek2.5 mi
- Dooley Creek2.5 mi
- Hagan Lake3.1 mi
- Pieta Creek3.7 mi
- Coleman Creek3.9 mi
- Hog Lake3.9 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.
McDowell Valley fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish McDowell Valley?+
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 McDowell Valley?+
McDowell Valley is a stream in Mendocino County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.