When was Independence Creek last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Sep 13 to 19, 2026, according to California agency reports.

How often is Independence Creek stocked?

It was stocked 7 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May and July.

Is Independence Creek stocked often?

Number 8 of 21 stocked waters in Inyo County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 76% of California waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

Independence Creek trout stocking

Inyo County, California · stream · 3,887 ft elevation

Independence Creek was last stocked 8 weeks ago (Sep 13 to 19, 2026). We have 8 stockings on record since Oct 26, 2025, 7 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in May and July.

Last stocked

8 weeks ago

Sep 13 to 19, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

7 stockings

On record

8 stockings

since Oct 26, 2025

Number 8 of 21 stocked waters in Inyo County by stocking days.
Stocked more often than 76% of California waters on our record.

Weather at Independence Creek

Overnight
43°F
Clear
wind 5 mph
Friday
68°F
Sunny
wind 3 to 8 mph
Friday Night
44°F
Mostly Clear
wind 6 mph
Saturday
72°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 3 mph
Saturday Night
45°F
Mostly Clear
wind 1 mph
Sunday
73°F
Sunny
wind 3 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is Independence Creek stocked?

Most stockings come in May and July.

By month, all years

Stockings of Independence Creek by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Year by year

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2026				1	2		2	1	1
2025										1

Stocking history

20267 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Week of Sep 13Latest Sep 13 to Sep 19 · 8 weeks ago	Trout	2 weeks
Week of Aug 30 Aug 30 to Sep 5	Trout	7 weeks
Week of Jul 12 Jul 12 to Jul 18	Trout	1 week
Week of Jul 5 Jul 5 to Jul 11	Trout	5 weeks
Week of May 31 May 31 to Jun 6	Trout	1 week
Week of May 24 May 24 to May 30	Trout	4 weeks
Week of Apr 26 Apr 26 to May 2	Trout	26 weeks

20251 stocking

Date	Species	Since previous
Week of Oct 26 Oct 26 to Nov 1	Trout

From California fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: California fishing regulations.

Where is Independence Creek?

Inyo County, California. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

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Stocked waters near Independence Creek

Georges Creekstream · 8 mistocked Sep 13, 2026
Goodale Creekstream · 12 mistocked Sep 13, 2026
Taboose Creekstream · 13 mistocked Sep 13, 2026
Lone Pine Creekstream · 16 mistocked Sep 20, 2026
Owens River, below Tinnemahastream · 17 mistocked Sep 20, 2026
Tinnemaha Creekstream · 17 mistocked Sep 13, 2026
Tuttle Creekstream · 17 mistocked Sep 13, 2026
Diaz Lakelake · 19 mistocked May 24, 2026

All stocked waters in Inyo County Stocked this week in California

Questions about Independence Creek

When was Independence Creek last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Sep 13 to 19, 2026, according to California agency reports.
How often is Independence Creek stocked?: It was stocked 7 times in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May and July.
Is Independence Creek stocked often?: Number 8 of 21 stocked waters in Inyo County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 76% of California waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.