Kern County · stream · order 3 river · ~3 cfs typical
Woodward Creek
Woodward 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
93°
70°
15 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
93°
72°
19 mph
0%
Sun
Clear
96°
67°
13 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
- Stable Creek1.3 mi
- Shirley Creek4.5 mi
- Erskine Creek4.8 mi
- Bodfish Creek5.2 mi
- South Fork Kern River4.6 mistocked May 17, 2026
- Alder Creek5.3 mi
- Bradshaw Creek6.0 mi
- Clear Creek6.3 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.
Woodward Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Woodward 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 Woodward Creek?+
Woodward Creek is a stream in Kern County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.