Bull Creek
American Eel • Atlantic Salmon • Blue Catfish and 3 more species
Bull Creek is a popular fishing area located in Humboldt County, California. The creek is known for its steelhead and salmon runs, and anglers can also find sunfish, catfish, and bass. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife watching. Fishing tips include using small spinners or bait for sunfish and catfish, and using flies or lures for steelhead and salmon. The best time to visit is during the fall and winter months for steelhead and salmon, with average temperatures ranging from 40-60°F (4-16°C). Get driving directions.
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Fish Species
American Eel
The American eel probably has the broadest diversity of habitats of any fish species in the world.
Atlantic Salmon
The value of the Atlantic salmon both as a sport, commercial, and food fish cannot be exaggerated.
Blue Catfish
This is the largest catfish of the family Ictaluridae, reported to grow to 120 lb. (54 kg).
Green Sunfish
The green sunfish is a panfish with white, flaky flesh.
Kelp Bass
The kelp bass, a member of a large group of seabasses, which inhabit the eastern Pacific, is a robust fish ...
Steelhead
The steelhead is an extremely valuable species in any and all of its forms.
Area Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge | Discharge |
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Nf Trinity R A Helena Ca | 47 cfs / 3.72 ft |
Bull C Nr Weott Ca | 334 cfs / 3.11 ft |
Mattole R Nr Petrolia Ca | 6,000 cfs / 16.45 ft |
Little R Nr Trinidad Ca | 599 cfs / 4.26 ft |
Trinity R A Hoopa Ca | 15,900 cfs / 20.66 ft |
Eel R A Scotia Ca | 24,800 cfs / 18.49 ft |
Mad R Ab Ruth Res Nr Forest Glen Ca | 1,730 cfs / 6.72 ft |