🐟 What fish can you catch in Big Creek?

Most commonly caught species around Big Creek , CA : Rainbow trout - 2,015 reported catches Largemouth bass - 1,349 reported catches Spotted bass - 733 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 305 reported catches Bluegill - 252 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Big Creek fishing reports?

The latest Big Creek , CA fishing reports are: @z-grow reported a nice Bluegill . @z-grow reported a nice Brown bullhead . @williamprim reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bass Lake . @L_Sand reported a nice Largemouth bass at Avocado Lake . @emilyjudithanne reported a nice Largemouth bass at Blue Heron Lake . .

Fishing in Big Creek, CA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Big Creek, California?

Anglers in Big Creek , CA recommend these top fishing spots: San Joaquin River , Shaver Lake , Huntington Lake , Dinkey Creek , Mammoth Pool Reservoir .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Big Creek?

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Big Creek , CA . We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro , you will get the following capabilities: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

California, United States

Want trophy-size catches? These Big Creek spots deliver

Scan the QR code to download the app!

Top fish species in Big Creek

Latest Big Creek fishing reports

Bluegill

9 in · 1 lb

Brown bullhead

12 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Bass Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Avocado Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Blue Heron Lake

length · weight

Brown trout

Slide Creek

length · weight

Spotted bass

Bass Lake

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Shaver Lake

23 in · 5 lb

Largemouth bass

Blue Heron Lake

length · weight

Brown bullhead

Blue Heron Lake

12 in · 1 lb

More catches in the app...

Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app

Scan the QR code to download the app!

Fishing regulations in Big Creek

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in California can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Rainbow trout as of April 19th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Select species

Rainbow trout

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Bag limit = 3 trout, except the take of steelhead rainbow trout in the ocean is prohibited.
Trout must voluntarily take the bait or lure in its mouth.

Sea Trout

Regulations for

37°12′12.6″N 119°14′54.6″W

Regulations in the map

Download Fishbrain and fish smarter

Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available

FAQ about Big Creek fishing

Anglers in Big Creek, CA recommend these top fishing spots: San Joaquin River, Shaver Lake, Huntington Lake, Dinkey Creek, and Mammoth Pool Reservoir.

Most commonly caught species around Big Creek, CA:

Rainbow trout - 2,015 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 1,349 reported catches
Spotted bass - 733 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 305 reported catches
Bluegill - 252 reported catches

The latest Big Creek, CA fishing reports are:

@z-grow reported a nice Bluegill.
@z-grow reported a nice Brown bullhead.
@williamprim reported a nice Largemouth bass at Bass Lake.
@L_Sand reported a nice Largemouth bass at Avocado Lake.
@emilyjudithanne reported a nice Largemouth bass at Blue Heron Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Big Creek, CA. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: