Mitchell County · stream · order 3 river · ~15 cfs typical
Bear Creek
Bear Creek is a stream in Mitchell 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
80°
56°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
80°
64°
11 mph
60%
Sun
Showers
71°
66°
5 mph
78%
→ 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
- Deer Park Lake0.9 mi
- Sullins Branch1.6 mi
- Emerald Lake2.5 mi
- Saylors Lake2.6 mi
- Snow Creek2.2 mi
- Big Crabtree Creek2.2 mi
- Brushy Creek2.4 mi
- Spruce Pine Reservoir3.0 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.
Bear Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bear 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 Bear Creek?+
Bear Creek is a stream in Mitchell County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.