Monterey County · stream · order 7 river · ~239 cfs typical
Nacimiento River
Nacimiento River is a stream in Monterey 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
Overcast
101°
56°
19 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
102°
59°
17 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
107°
58°
14 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
- Big Sandy Creek3.3 mi
- San Antonio River3.1 mi
- Hames Creek5.3 mi
- Estrella River7.3 mi
- San Marcos Creek8.5 mi
- Lake San Antonio8.2 mistocked Feb 8, 2026
- San Jacinto Creek9.2 mi
- Sargent Creek10.1 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.
Nacimiento River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Nacimiento 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 Nacimiento River?+
Nacimiento River is a stream in Monterey County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.