Lake County · stream · order 3 river · ~6 cfs typical
McDowell Creek
McDowell Creek is a stream in Lake County, Oregon. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Oregon'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
88°
53°
11 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
90°
60°
14 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
89°
59°
18 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
- Twelvemile Creek2.7 mi
- Fish Lake2.5 mi
- Deboy Reservoir3.8 mi
- Snyder Creek4.0 mi
- State Game Reservoir Number Two4.5 mi
- Bull Lake4.9 mi
- Elmers Waterhole5.0 mi
- Sid Luce Reservoir5.6 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official OR regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
McDowell Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish McDowell Creek?+
Yes — Oregon 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 McDowell Creek?+
McDowell Creek is a stream in Lake County, Oregon. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.