Last stocked
June 14, 2026
Plants on record
2
Species recorded
1
Elevation
5,591.1 ft
Common questions
- What fish are at Freeman Creek?
- Fishing Freeman 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 Freeman 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 Freeman Creek?
- Shore fishing is available. Freeman Creek Trail (5.2 miles, connecting Quaking Aspen and Lloyd Meadow) crosses and parallels the creek through a Giant Sequoia grove.
- Which lakes near Freeman Creek were stocked more recently?
- Balch Park Lake Upper (11.6 mi), Balch Park Lake Lower (11.7 mi), and Hedrick Pond (Redwood Lake) (12 mi) were stocked more recently. Balch Park Lake Upper is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Balch Park Lake Lower is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Hedrick Pond (Redwood Lake) is also stocked with Mixed Trout.
Access and facts
- Water type
- river section
- Shore access
- Yes
Freeman Creek Trail (5.2 miles, connecting Quaking Aspen and Lloyd Meadow) crosses and parallels the creek through a Giant Sequoia grove.
Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , fs.usda.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , fs.usda.gov, accessed September 23, 2026
How Freeman Creek is stocked
Balch Park Lake Upper (11.6 mi), Balch Park Lake Lower (11.7 mi), and Hedrick Pond (Redwood Lake) (12 mi) were stocked more recently. Balch Park Lake Upper is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Balch Park Lake Lower is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Hedrick Pond (Redwood Lake) is also stocked with Mixed Trout.
Fish at Freeman Creek
Fishing Freeman 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
| 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
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.