Ashe County · stream · order 4 river · ~105 cfs typical
Big Horse Creek
Stocked 3× on record · NCWRC
Big Horse Creek is a stream in Ashe 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
Overcast
82°
56°
7 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
82°
62°
14 mph
51%
Sun
Showers
72°
67°
13 mph
80%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Scheduled stockings ahead
Oct 15, 2026 — Trout (unspecified)
Nov 15, 2026 — Trout (unspecified)
Published schedule — agencies adjust for weather and water.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Piney Creek1.3 mi
- Buffalo Creek1.7 mi
- Little Horse Creek1.9 mi
- Stagg Creek3.0 mi
- Little Phoenix Creek3.0 mi
- Claybank Creek3.7 mi
- Little Buffalo Creek3.7 mi
- South Fork Horse Creek3.3 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.
Big Horse Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Big Horse Creek?+
Big Horse Creek is stocked with Trout in Ashe 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 Big Horse 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 Big Horse Creek?+
Big Horse Creek is a stream in Ashe 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.