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Coastal rainbow trout

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Bluegill

1 in · 5 oz

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Ross Creek is a stream located in Santa Clara County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Bluegill, Largemouth bass, and Coastal rainbow trout.

Location

37°14′46.5″N 121°55′38.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Ross 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

Los Gatos

1.9 miles away

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2.8 miles away

Saratoga

5.7 miles away

San Jose

5.8 miles away

Cupertino

8.2 miles away

Santa Clara

8.5 miles away

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10.2 miles away

Sunnyvale

10.9 miles away

Los Altos

12.6 miles away

Milpitas

13.1 miles away

Boulder Creek

13.5 miles away

Mountain View

13.5 miles away

Scotts Valley

14.0 miles away

Brookdale

14.0 miles away

Palo Alto

15.7 miles away

Day Valley

15.7 miles away

Morgan Hill

17.6 miles away

Stanford

18.1 miles away

Live Oak

18.2 miles away

East Palo Alto

19.1 miles away

La Honda

19.2 miles away

Santa Cruz

19.4 miles away

Menlo Park

20.2 miles away

Davenport

21.3 miles away

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FAQ about Ross Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Ross Creek located?
the Ross Creek is a stream located in Santa Clara County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°14′46.5″N 121°55′38.3″W
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🎣 Where on the Ross Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Ross 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.
🐟 What species are in the Ross Creek?
The most common species in the Ross Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Ross Creek fishing reports?
The latest Ross Creek fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Ross Creek right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Ross 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 .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Ross Creek?

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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