Outlet Creek

Outlet Creek, in California, United States, is a river where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at Outlet Creek is often the seam between two current speeds — that's where fish wait for food to drift past. Match the size of your bait or lure to whatever insects, baitfish, or crayfish you can see in the water.

Location

39.5189, -123.3822 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Rainbow trout

Fishing Techniques

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Outlet Creek.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Outlet Creek should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for California before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Outlet Creek.

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