SUMMARY
Clear Creek is a popular fishing spot in California and is known for its steelhead trout, Chinook salmon, and smallmouth bass. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and exploring the nearby Clear Creek Management Area. Fishing tips include using small spinners or fly fishing for the trout and salmon, and using worms or soft plastics for the smallmouth bass. The best time of year to visit is from October to December for the steelhead and Chinook salmon, and from May to September for the smallmouth bass. The average temperature in October is around 70°F during the day and 40°F at night.
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.
FISH SPECIES
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Largemouth Bass
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Smallmouth Bass
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Striped Bass
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Bluegill
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Black Bullhead
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Brown Bullhead
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Channel Catfish
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Black Crappie
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American Shad
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Sturgeon
NEARBY FISHING
Local Campgrounds
| Camping Area | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orland Buttes - Black Butte Lake | 35 | |||
| Buckhorn - Black Butte Lake | 65 | |||
| Howard Meadows/Lake | 12 | |||
| Eel River | 15 | |||
| Wells Cabin | 25 | |||
| Little Doe | 13 | |||
| Kingsley Glade | 6 | |||
| Plaskett Meadows | 35 | |||
| Bidwell - Sacramento River State Park | ||||
| Grimy Gulch - Stony Gorge Reservoir - USBR |
