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Adobe Creek

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California, United States

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Striped bass

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Leopard shark

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Surf smelt

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General info

Adobe Creek is a stream located in Santa Clara County, California, United States. It is most popular for fishing Common carp, Leopard shark, and Surf smelt.

Location

37°23′6″N 122°07′26.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Adobe 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Leopard shark

Leopard shark

Regulation boundaryCA State Waters
Bag limit3

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size36" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Aggregate limit20

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information
This species is included in the 10 fish RCG Complex limit, and also within the overall 20 finfish aggregate limit.Open year-round, no depth limit. Filleting aboard a vessel is not allowed.
Synonyms
Triakis semifasciata
Season open: year-round
Surf smelt

Surf smelt

Regulation boundaryCA State Waters
Additional information
Bag limit of 25 pounds of Surf Smelt (Night Smelt, Day Fish, or Whitebait Smelt) in any combination. Open year-round No size limit. When filleting on a vessel, each fillet shall bear intact a one-inch square patch of skin. The fillets may be of any size.
Synonyms
Day Fish, Hypomesus pretiosus, Night Smelt, Whitebait Smelt
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FAQ about Adobe Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Adobe Creek located?
the Adobe Creek is a stream located in Santa Clara County, California, United States. Its coordinates are:
37°23′6″N 122°07′26.6″W
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🎣 Where on the Adobe Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Adobe 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 Adobe Creek?
The most common species in the Adobe Creek are:
  • Common carp - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Leopard shark - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Surf smelt - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Adobe Creek fishing reports?
The latest Adobe Creek fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Adobe Creek right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Adobe Creek, some of the species in season this October include: Chinook salmon, Lingcod, Pacific halibut, Black rockfish, and Vermilion 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 Adobe 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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