Yancey County · stream · order 1 river · ~4 cfs typical
Big Poplar Creek
Big Poplar Creek is a stream in Yancey 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
76°
57°
6 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
78°
61°
11 mph
64%
Sun
Drizzle
70°
64°
7 mph
66%
→ 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
- Cattail Creek4.2 mi
- Glassmine Branch4.0 mi
- Straight Creek3.8 mi
- Shadepen Branch4.6 mi
- Little Andy Creek4.0 mi
- Stony Fork5.1 mi
- South Fork Upper Creek4.8 mi
- Staire Branch4.5 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.
Big Poplar Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big Poplar 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 Poplar Creek?+
Big Poplar Creek is a stream in Yancey County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.