Clay County · stream · order 2 river · ~10 cfs typical
Barnards Creek
Barnards Creek is a stream in Clay County, North Carolina. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from North Carolina's fish & wildlife agency; 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
Overcast
74°
56°
6 mph
5%
Sat
Rain
73°
61°
9 mph
71%
Sun
Rain
70°
64°
4 mph
75%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Buck Creek2.0 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
- Bryson Branch2.5 mi
- Moore Creek Lower Lake3.4 mi
- Perry Creek3.5 mi
- Clear Creek4.4 mi
- Moore Creek Upper Lake3.8 mi
- Jarrett Creek4.9 mi
- Vineyard Creek5.1 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.
Barnards Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Barnards 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 Barnards Creek?+
Barnards Creek is a stream in Clay County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.