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Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

17 in · 2 lb 7 oz

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Bluegill

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General info

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

Location

37°17′47.7″N 121°54′32.5″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Dry Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Dry 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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Reviews of Dry Creek

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Cities nearby

Campbell

2.7 miles away

San Jose

3.3 miles away

Los Gatos

5.3 miles away

Santa Clara

5.7 miles away

Saratoga

6.7 miles away

Alum Rock

6.9 miles away

Cupertino

7.7 miles away

Sunnyvale

8.8 miles away

Milpitas

9.5 miles away

Los Altos

11.4 miles away

Mountain View

11.8 miles away

Palo Alto

14.6 miles away

Fremont

16.4 miles away

Boulder Creek

16.4 miles away

Stanford

16.7 miles away

Newark

16.9 miles away

East Palo Alto

17.1 miles away

Brookdale

17.2 miles away

Scotts Valley

17.6 miles away

Menlo Park

18.5 miles away

Morgan Hill

18.6 miles away

Day Valley

19.0 miles away

La Honda

19.6 miles away

North Fair Oaks

20.3 miles away

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FAQ about Dry Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Dry Creek located?
the Dry Creek is a stream located in Santa Clara County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°17′47.7″N 121°54′32.5″W
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🎣 Where on the Dry Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Dry 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 Dry Creek?
The most common species in the Dry Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Dry Creek fishing reports?
The latest Dry Creek fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Dry Creek right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Dry 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 Dry 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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