CLEAR CREEK

FISHING
December 21, 2024
40.51, -122.37

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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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  • Image Alt Bluegill


  • Image Alt Black Bullhead


  • Image Alt Brown Bullhead


  • Image Alt Channel Catfish


  • Image Alt Black Crappie


  • Image Alt American Shad


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Weather Forecast

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Discharge Stage Elevation
COW C NR MILLVILLE CA
2024-12-19T01:30:00.000-08:00 		1130cfs 5.56ft 390ft
COTTONWOOD C NR COTTONWOOD CA
2024-12-21T00:00:00.000-08:00 		1700cfs 6.68ft 367ft
ANDERSON-COTTONWOOD ID CN AT SHARON ST REDDING CA
2024-10-23T00:45:00.000-07:00 		19cfs 2.3ft 488ft
BATTLE C BL COLEMAN FISH HATCHERY NR COTTONWOOD CA
2024-12-19T01:30:00.000-08:00 		440cfs 1.6ft 405ft
MILL C NR LOS MOLINOS CA
2024-12-19T01:45:00.000-08:00 		440cfs 3.21ft 385ft
SACRAMENTO R A KESWICK CA
2024-12-21T00:00:00.000-08:00 		4170cfs 8.68ft 494ft
CLEAR C NR IGO CA
2024-12-19T01:45:00.000-08:00 		312cfs 3.4ft 680ft
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