Big Creek, Madera fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Big Creek, Madera?

Fishing Big Creek, Madera is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 5 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked June 21, 2026. Rainbow Trout (Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release)) is recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Big Creek, Madera stocked?

Last stocked June 21, 2026. It is stocked 5 times in 2026, most often in April and May.

How do you get on Big Creek, Madera?

Shore fishing is available and a fee is required. The nearest town is Fish Camp, CA. Facilities include restrooms and camping. Runs past Summerdale Campground on Highway 41, 1.5 miles south of Yosemite's entrance near Fish Camp, in Sierra National Forest's Bass Lake Ranger District. The campground has creek access, vault toilets, and drinking water, and anglers fish the creek for rainbow trout.

Which lakes near Big Creek, Madera were stocked more recently?

Merced River, Section ll (17.2 mi) was stocked more recently. Merced River, Section ll is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Big Creek, Madera is stocked

Merced River, Section ll (17.2 mi) was stocked more recently. Merced River, Section ll is also stocked with Mixed Trout.