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).
Featured Fish - American Eel
The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish:
The body is snakelike and the head is pointed. The dorsal, caudal and anal fins are combined into one long, continuous fin. The eel’s coloration is dark gray to olive above and yellowish or white on the underside. The average size typically ranges in the range of two feet, although larger specimens may grow upwards of three feet. There have been a few rare occurrences of American eels ranging upwards of five feet.