Kern County · stream · order 3 river · ~1 cfs typical · seasonal
Rattlesnake Creek
Rattlesnake Creek is a stream in Kern 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
101°
70°
12 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
104°
72°
13 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
106°
74°
14 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
- Tillie Creek0.7 mi
- Nellie Dent Creek1.0 mi
- South Fork Kern River2.6 mistocked May 17, 2026
- Isabella Lake2.5 mistocked Apr 26, 2026
- Shirley Creek2.5 mi
- Caldwell Creek3.7 mi
- Stable Creek4.3 mi
- Bull Run 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.
Rattlesnake Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Rattlesnake 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 Rattlesnake Creek?+
Rattlesnake Creek is a stream in Kern County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.