Madera County · stream · order 6 river · ~58 cfs typical
Nelder Creek
Stocked 4× since 2025 · CDFW
Nelder Creek is a stream in Madera County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on May 31, 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
94°
70°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
98°
74°
10 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
100°
77°
9 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 31 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 26 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 12 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Aug 10 | 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
- Lewis Fork0.0 mi
- Redwood Creek1.1 mi
- China Creek2.6 mi
- Rancheria Creek4.0 mi
- California Creek3.9 mi
- Slide Creek3.6 mi
- Peterson Creek4.1 mi
- Carter Creek4.4 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.
Nelder Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Nelder Creek?+
Nelder Creek is stocked with Trout in Madera County, California, most recently on May 31, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Nelder Creek get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2025, stocking at Nelder Creek peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Nelder 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 Nelder Creek?+
Nelder Creek is a stream in Madera County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated May 31, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.