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Crane Creek

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

California, United States

3.0·3 catches

Top fish species at Crane Creek

Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Brook trout
Brook trout
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Brook trout

10 in · 1 lb

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Rainbow trout

1 in · 5 lb

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Rainbow trout

1 in · 5 lb

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General info

Crane Creek is a stream located in Mariposa County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout and Brook trout.

Location

37°43′32″N 119°45′54.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Crane 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Rainbow trout as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Rainbow trout

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

3
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°43′32″N 119°45′54.8″W
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FAQ about Crane Creek fishing

the Crane Creek is a stream located in Mariposa County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°43′32″N 119°45′54.8″W
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