HIGHLAND CREEK

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • CALIFORNIA

Highland Creek


April 18, 2024

Highland Creek fishing area is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. Fish species in the area include rainbow trout, brown trout, and brook trout. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and scenic drives. Fishing tips include using small lures and flies and fishing early in the morning or late in the evening. The best time of year to visit is typically from May to October, with average temperatures ranging from 60°F to 80°F.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Brook Trout
Image Alt Brown Trout
Image Alt Rainbow Trout

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Lewis Lakes

Apache Trout • Brook Trout

Don Pedro Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Kelp Bass

Hobart Creek

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Highland Lakes

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Brook Trout • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass

New Melones Lake

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Clavey River

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Highland Creek

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Buck Lakes

Apache Trout • Cutthroat Trout

Pinecrest Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Lake McClure

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

AMADOR COUNTY
South Fork American Watershed, California
TOPAZ PARK ROAD DOUGLAS COUNTY
West Walker Watershed, Nevada
MERALS POOL PUT-IN
Upper Tuolumne Watershed, California
JUNCTION BOAT RAMP ROAD EL DORADO COUNTY
South Fork American Watershed, California
SLY PARK ROAD, POLLOCK PINES
Upper Cosumnes Watershed, California
FOREST ROUTE 1N10 TUOLUMNE COUNTY
Upper Tuolumne Watershed, California
POHO RIDGE EL DORADO COUNTY
South Fork American Watershed, California
GOLF COURSE OUTER TRAIL CARSON CITY
Middle Carson Watershed, Nevada
SUMMIT LAKE TRAIL ALPINE COUNTY
Upper Carson Watershed, California
FOREBAY ROAD EL DORADO COUNTY
South Fork American Watershed, California

Rafting & Kayaking

HEADWATERS TO CONFLUENCE WITH NELSON CREEK
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR TO NF BOUNDARY
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, Nevada
STATE PARK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
SILVER LAKE TO MEADOW VALLEY
East Branch North Fork Feather Watershed, California
CONFLUENCE WITH SQUAW QUEEN CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH RED CLOVER CREEK
East Branch North Fork Feather Watershed, California
CONFLUENCE WITH EAST AND WEST BRANCHES OF NELSON CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
POND IN SEC 35, T26N, R9E TO CONFLUENCE WITH SPANISH CREEK
East Branch North Fork Feather Watershed, California
SEC 17, T25N, R14E TO CONFLUENCE WITH LAST CHANCE CREEK
East Branch North Fork Feather Watershed, California
CHICAGO RAVINE TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Tahoe State Recreation Area

Blackwells Pond Park

Governors Field

Carson River Park

Sunland Vista

Sonoma Park

Mills Park

Fritsch School Park

Burton Creek State Park

Lone Mountain Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               
HERMIT VALLEY
DONNELL VISTA
ANGORA RIDGE
HANGMANS BRIDGE
Hangman's Bridge, located in the Upper Carson watershed in California, is a historical landmark that is shrouded in mystery and legend. The bridge is believed to have been built in ...
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