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Bear Creek

River

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 70°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 70°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
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natural watercourse in Lake County, California, United States of America; geonames ID = 5326766

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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 70°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 70°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 11461500, as of Aug 22, 2:15 PM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 110 ft³/s over 84 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 2:15 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
70°F
21°C
Streamflow
37 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
5.36 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 110 ft³/s over 84 years).

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge EF RUSSIAN R NR CALPELLA CA (8.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 2:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Bear Creek

H: 89° L: 55°
Sunny
Sunny
87°
|
Feels like 83°
Precipitation
3%
Humidity
29%
Wind
10 mph
UV Index
6.4
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
59°
3 AM
Clear
56°
6 AM
Clear
55°
9 AM
Sunny
69°
12 PM
Sunny
88°
3 PM
Sunny
87°
6 PM
Overcast
80°
9 PM
Overcast
56°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bear Creek?
Bear Creek is a river in California.
What is the water temperature at Bear Creek?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Bear Creek in California is 70°F (21°C), measured by USGS gauge 11461500, 8.4 miles away.
Can you swim at Bear Creek?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 70°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Bear Creek have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Bear Creek include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

Camping nearby