Ventura County · stream · order 7 river · ~180 cfs typical
Ventura River
Ventura River is a stream in Ventura 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
73°
64°
10 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
75°
63°
11 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
84°
70°
9 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 Clara River3.8 mi
- Coyote Creek5.4 mi
- McGrath Lake5.3 mi
- San Antonio Creek7.2 mi
- Lake Casitas7.3 mistocked Nov 2, 2025
- Willow Creek8.3 mi
- Los Sauces Creek8.2 mi
- Santa Ana Creek9.3 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.
Ventura River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Ventura River?+
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 Ventura River?+
Ventura River is a stream in Ventura County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.