Holcomb Creek fishing
Holcomb Creek
The best time of year to visit Holcomb Creek is during the spring and fall when the water temperatures are cooler and the fish are more active. The average temperature during these times is around 60°F.
Fishing tips for Holcomb Creek include using small lures and baits such as worms, flies, and spinners. Anglers should also try to fish in areas with rocky bottoms and deep pools.
Aside from fishing, visitors to Holcomb Creek can enjoy hiking, camping, and wildlife watching in the surrounding San Bernardino National Forest.
Overall, Holcomb Creek is a great fishing spot for anglers looking to catch rainbow trout, brown trout, and smallmouth bass while enjoying the scenic beauty of the San Bernardino National Forest.
What's biting at Holcomb Creek
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Holcomb Creek -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Deep C Nr Hesperia Ca | 14 cfs | → |
| Sar Supp Gage Nr Mentone Ca | 30 cfs | → |
| Santa Ana R Nr Mentone (River Only) Ca | 23 cfs | → |
| Plunge C Nr East Highlands Ca | 2 cfs | → |
| Wf Mojave R Ab Mojave R Forks Res Nr Hesperia Ca | 9 cfs | → |
| City C Nr Highland Ca | 3 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Little Bear Springs
- Hanna Flat Family Campground
- Hanna Flats
- Yellow Post #3
- Yellow Post 33
- Yellow Post #34
Parks
- Dana Point Park
- Grout Bay Park
- Meadows Edge Park
- Arrowbear Park Ball Field
- Big Bear City Park
- Sugarloaf Park
Reservoirs
Boat launches
- Pacific Crest Trail, Hesperia
- Vacation Drive 28736, Canyon Lake
- Goetz Road Riverside County
- Anglers Landing, Mountain Center
- Eucalyptus Park Road, San Dimas
- Warren Road 37701, Temecula
Points of interest
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Holcomb Creek as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Holcomb Creek
What fish species are found at Holcomb Creek?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at Holcomb Creek -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing Holcomb Creek.
How do I get to Holcomb Creek?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of Holcomb Creek.