My closest creek is about 40 miles. It holds a lot of fish mostly dinks to 8" fish.My home water that I have to myself is about 45 miles and holds fish in the 12" to 18" fish. there are a couple in the 50 mile range.Unfortunately here in southern California there are creeks where you don't want to leave your car and fish all day,not much of your car will be there when you get back.I usually drive up to the eastern sierras about 4 hours. Some of the best fishing in CA.