Nelder Creek fishing

Common questions

What fish are at Nelder Creek?

Fishing Nelder Creek is most likely to be for Mixed Trout. All 3 plants on record are Mixed Trout. Mixed Trout was last stocked May 31, 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 Nelder Creek stocked?

Last stocked May 31, 2026. It is stocked 3 times in 2026, most often in April and May.

How do you get on Nelder Creek?

Shore fishing is available and there is no boat ramp. The nearest town is Oakhurst. Facilities include restrooms. Runs through Sierra National Forest's Nelder Grove of giant sequoias, north of Oakhurst. The Shadow of the Giants National Recreation Trail, a one-mile self-guided walk, follows the creek's bank; there is a vault toilet at the trailhead and a picnic site across the road.

Which lakes near Nelder Creek were stocked more recently?

Lewis Creek (1 mi), Big Creek, Madera (7.6 mi), and Chiquito Creek West Fork (11.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Lewis Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Big Creek, Madera is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Chiquito Creek West Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout.

How Nelder Creek is stocked

Lewis Creek (1 mi), Big Creek, Madera (7.6 mi), and Chiquito Creek West Fork (11.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Lewis Creek is also stocked with Mixed Trout, Big Creek, Madera is also stocked with Mixed Trout, and Chiquito Creek West Fork is also stocked with Mixed Trout.