McDowell County · stream · order 3 river · ~2 cfs typical
Buchanan Creek
Buchanan Creek is a stream in McDowell 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
83°
64°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
83°
67°
8 mph
66%
Sun
Showers
71°
67°
4 mph
83%
→ 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
- Sycamore Branch0.3 mi
- ODear Creek0.3 mi
- Bartlett Creek0.5 mi
- Three Mile Creek1.2 mi
- Mace Branch1.3 mi
- Long Branch1.7 mi
- Roaring Fork1.9 mi
- Caney Branch1.8 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.
Buchanan Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Buchanan 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 Buchanan Creek?+
Buchanan Creek is a stream in McDowell County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.