San Diego County · stream · order 5 river · ~10 cfs typical
Santa Maria Creek
Santa Maria Creek is a stream in San Diego 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
Fog
91°
65°
12 mph
0%
Fri
Fog
95°
62°
11 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
97°
64°
12 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
- Santa Ysabel Creek0.6 mi
- Guejito Creek4.1 mi
- Lake Poway5.4 mi
- Dixon Reservoir5.5 mi
- Lake Wohlford6.3 mistocked Mar 1, 2026
- Lake Hodges5.9 mi
- Olivenhain Reservoir6.8 mi
- Jacks Lake7.9 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.
Santa Maria Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria Creek?+
Santa Maria Creek is a stream in San Diego County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.