Placer County · stream · order 5 river · ~15 cfs typical
South Fork Cold Creek
South Fork Cold 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
84°
59°
11 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
86°
56°
12 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
89°
52°
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
- Donner Lake2.3 mistocked Jul 12, 2026
- Cold Creek3.5 mi
- Lake Mary3.4 mi
- Lake Angela3.7 mi
- Chief Creek4.4 mi
- Flora Lake4.1 mi
- Cabin Creek3.7 mi
- Brush Creek3.8 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 Cold Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish South Fork Cold 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 Cold Creek?+
South Fork Cold Creek is a stream in Placer County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.