El Dorado County · stream · order 4 river · ~6 cfs typical
Prothro Creek
Prothro Creek is a stream in El Dorado 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
86°
60°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
89°
65°
8 mph
0%
Sat
Mostly clear
90°
66°
10 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
- Cat Creek0.7 mi
- Shingle Mill Creek1.3 mi
- Twin Gulch Fire Tank1.9 mi
- Prospect Creek1.8 mi
- Peddler Creek3.5 mi
- Pi-Pi Creek4.4 mi
- Ellis Fire Tank5.5 mi
- Myers Fire Tank5.0 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.
Prothro Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Prothro 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 Prothro Creek?+
Prothro Creek is a stream in El Dorado County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.