What fish are at Deer Creek?

Fishing Deer Creek is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 2 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked June 14, 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 Deer Creek stocked?

Last stocked June 14, 2026. It is stocked 2 times in 2026, most often in April and June.

Deer Creek fishing

Fishing at Deer Creek is on a river section, stocked with Mixed Trout and Rainbow Trout. It is stocked 2 times in 2026, most often in April and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

Last stocked

June 14, 2026

Plants on record

Species recorded

Elevation

2,676.6 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Deer Creek?: Fishing Deer Creek is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 2 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked June 14, 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 Deer Creek stocked?: Last stocked June 14, 2026. It is stocked 2 times in 2026, most often in April and June.
How do you get on Deer Creek?: Shore fishing is available. The nearest town is California Hot Springs, CA. Facilities include restrooms and camping. Leavis Flat Campground (9 first-come sites, up to 16-foot RVs, vault toilets, no potable water) sits directly along Deer Creek near California Hot Springs, with several campsites right at the water's edge for easy fishing access. The creek flows year-round and supports trout fishing in season.

Access and facts

Water type: river section
Nearest town: California Hot Springs, CA
Shore access: Yes
Facilities: restrooms, camping

Leavis Flat Campground (9 first-come sites, up to 16-foot RVs, vault toilets, no potable water) sits directly along Deer Creek near California Hot Springs, with several campsites right at the water's edge for easy fishing access. The creek flows year-round and supports trout fishing in season.

Sources: thedyrt.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , campsitephotos.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , thedyrt.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , campsitephotos.com, accessed September 23, 2026 , campsitephotos.com, accessed September 23, 2026

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Fish at Deer Creek

Fishing Deer Creek is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 2 plants on record are Mixed Trout.

Mixed Trout 2 plants

Plants: 2 of 2
Last stocked: June 14, 2026

Stocking history

Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Date	Species	Quantity	Avg. length	Source
June 14, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report
April 19, 2026	Mixed Trout	–	–	report

Species found here

Confirmed present independent of the stocking records above, not from a stocking event.

Rainbow Trout : Per CDFW's 2026 Provisional Stocking Plan for this water (a planning document, not a confirmed release). (nrm.dfg.ca.gov, accessed September 23, 2026)

Species stocked here

Mixed Trout (2)

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.