Madera County · stream · order 5 river · ~17 cfs typical · seasonal
Middle Fork Chowchilla River
Middle Fork Chowchilla River is a stream in Madera 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
103°
73°
12 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
104°
77°
11 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
109°
77°
9 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
- West Fork Chowchilla River0.1 mi
- East Fork Chowchilla River1.2 mi
- Blade Creek2.2 mi
- Striped Rock Creek3.3 mi
- Horse Creek3.0 mi
- Italian Creek5.1 mi
- Crooks Creek5.1 mi
- Willow Creek5.9 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.
Middle Fork Chowchilla River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Middle Fork Chowchilla River?+
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 Middle Fork Chowchilla River?+
Middle Fork Chowchilla River is a stream in Madera County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.