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Salmon Creek State Beach
State park · Bodega Bay, California
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Gage height 4.57 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge RUSSIAN R A HIGHWAY 1 BRIDGE NR JENNER CA (5.7 mi away), as of Oct 29, 1:30 AM gauge-local time.
- A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore; San Francisco Peninsula Coast. — NWS San Francisco CA
Why, sources & official advisories
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 11467270, as of Oct 29, 1:30 AM gauge-local time
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Official advisories
Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Fluffy Sculpin, Woolly Sculpin, Mosshead Sculpin and 5 more species.
8 fish species in 27 public records within 2 km of Salmon Creek State Beach since 2000.
- Fluffy Sculpin Oligocottus snyderi12 records · 2024
- Woolly Sculpin Clinocottus analis6 records · 2023
- Mosshead Sculpin Clinocottus globiceps3 records · 2021
- Penpoint Gunnel Apodichthys flavidus2 records · 2023
- Monkeyface Prickleback Cebidichthys violaceus1 record · 2024
- Smoothhead Sculpin Artedius lateralis1 record · 2023
- Northern Clingfish Gobiesox maeandricus1 record · 2021
- Tidepool Sculpin Oligocottus maculosus1 record · 2021
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations). Common names: GBIF.org (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS), The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Salmon Creek State Beach?
- Salmon Creek State Beach is a state park in Bodega Bay, California.
- Can you swim at Salmon Creek State Beach?
- Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Salmon Creek State Beach rated?
- Salmon Creek State Beach in Bodega Bay, California has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 629 reviews.
- What amenities does Salmon Creek State Beach have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Salmon Creek State Beach include camping-nearby.
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Location & Contact
CA-1, Bodega Bay, CA 94923
Bodega Bay, California 94923
💡 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
- ›Check the forecast 2–3 days ahead for best planning
- ›Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience
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