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Largemouth bass

16 in · 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

19 in · 4 lb

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Largemouth bass

20 in · 4 lb 1 oz

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Largemouth bass

13 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

15 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

11 in · 1 lb 1 oz

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General info

Bear Creek is a stream located in Calaveras County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Black bullhead.

Location

38°05′39.9″N 120°40′29.6″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Bear Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Bear Creek, CA

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.

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Cities nearby

San Andreas

6.7 miles away

Angels

7.0 miles away

Valley Springs

9.7 miles away

Rancho Calaveras

10.1 miles away

Copperopolis

10.3 miles away

Mountain Ranch

11.3 miles away

Paloma

12.4 miles away

Murphys

12.6 miles away

Wallace

17.3 miles away

Sonora

17.7 miles away

Hathaway Pines

18.1 miles away

Glencoe

18.6 miles away

Buena Vista

19.2 miles away

Martell

19.9 miles away

Arnold

20.6 miles away

Camanche Village

20.7 miles away

Pine Grove

21.3 miles away

Wilseyville

21.5 miles away

Peters

21.7 miles away

Cedar Ridge

21.9 miles away

Dorrington

26.5 miles away

Lockwood

27.4 miles away

Plymouth

28.3 miles away

River Pines

31.4 miles away

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FAQ about Bear Creek fishing

the Bear Creek is a stream located in Calaveras County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
38°05′39.9″N 120°40′29.6″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Bear Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in the Bear Creek are:
The latest Bear Creek fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at the Bear Creek, some of the species in season this June include: Chinook salmon, Lingcod, Pacific halibut, Cabezon, and Copper rockfish. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

Fishing in California requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include daily, annual, or combination licenses for residents and non-residents, purchasable online or at sporting goods stores.

In California, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. There is no universal senior exemption. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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