McDowell County · stream · order 6 river · ~51 cfs typical
Armstrong Creek
Stocked 2× on record · NCWRC
Armstrong Creek is a stream in McDowell County, North Carolina, stocked with Trout — most recently on Jun 15, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NCWRC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Clear
82°
64°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
84°
66°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Storms
84°
69°
6 mph
63%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Limekiln Creek0.0 mi
- Hickory Bottom Branch0.5 mi
- Conley Branch1.0 mi
- Yancey Pond1.0 mi
- Cox Creek1.4 mi
- Martin Branch2.2 mi
- Pepper Creek2.6 mi
- Harris Creek2.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NC regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Armstrong Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Armstrong Creek?+
Armstrong Creek is stocked with Trout in McDowell County, North Carolina, most recently on Jun 15, 2026 by NCWRC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Armstrong Creek?+
Yes — North Carolina requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Armstrong Creek?+
Armstrong Creek is a stream in McDowell County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NCWRC · updated Jun 15, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.