Placer County · stream · order 3 river · ~9 cfs typical
Powderhorn Creek
Powderhorn Creek is a stream in Placer 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
83°
61°
12 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
85°
61°
12 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
88°
58°
13 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
- Bear Pen Creek0.4 mi
- Little Powderhorn Creek0.9 mi
- Buckskin Creek1.3 mi
- West Meadow Creek3.3 mi
- Barker Creek3.4 mi
- Whisky Creek3.8 mi
- Five Lakes Creek3.6 mi
- Mildred Lakes4.2 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.
Powderhorn Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Powderhorn 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 Powderhorn Creek?+
Powderhorn Creek is a stream in Placer County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.