Tehama County · stream · order 6 river · ~240 cfs typical
South Fork Battle Creek
Stocked 12× since 2025 · CDFW
South Fork Battle Creek is a stream in Tehama County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Jul 19, 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
103°
72°
12 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
105°
74°
8 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
107°
71°
8 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 19 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 5 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 21 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 7 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 24 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 10 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 19 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Sep 21 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 31 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 17 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 3 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jul 20 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
When does South Fork Battle Creek get stocked?
Going by 12 records since 2025, stocking here peaks in July and August.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- North Fork Battle Creek0.0 mi
- Baldwin Creek0.6 mi
- Morgan Creek1.7 mi
- Ripley Creek3.9 mi
- Digger Creek4.3 mi
- Spring Creek4.5 mi
- Spring Branch5.2 mi
- Sheridan Creek7.3 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.
South Fork Battle Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in South Fork Battle Creek?+
South Fork Battle Creek is stocked with Trout in Tehama County, California, most recently on Jul 19, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does South Fork Battle Creek get stocked?+
Going by 12 records since 2025, stocking at South Fork Battle Creek peaks in July and August. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish South Fork Battle 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 South Fork Battle Creek?+
South Fork Battle Creek is a stream in Tehama County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Jul 19, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.