Rockaway Creek

Rockaway Creek is a stream flowing through California, United States. River fishing rewards anglers who learn to read current — fish hold in the seams between fast and slow water, behind rocks and submerged logs, and at the heads and tails of pools. At Rockaway Creek, working a lure or fly down-and-across the current usually outperforms casting straight upstream. Higher water concentrates fish; clear, low water makes them spookier.

Location

37.6086, -122.4973 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Striped bassCabezonBarred surfperchGrass rockfishWalleye surfperchJack silverside

Fishing Techniques

• For Striped bass

  Match the hatch! Pay attention to what the stripers are feeding on and select lures or baits that mimic the size and color of the local forage.

• For Cabezon

  Fish near structure like rocks, kelp beds, and pilings, as Cabezon are ambush predators that like to hide.

• For Barred surfperch

  Fish near structure like rocks or pilings, and target areas with broken water or rip currents where surfperch actively feed.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Rockaway Creek.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Rockaway 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 Rockaway Creek.

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