Macon County · stream · order 4 river · ~180 cfs typical
Cartoogechaye Creek
1 stocking on record · NCWRC
Cartoogechaye Creek is a stream in Macon County, North Carolina, stocked with Trout — most recently on May 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
84°
59°
7 mph
7%
Sat
Rain
81°
64°
13 mph
71%
Sun
Drizzle
76°
67°
6 mph
63%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Cullasaja River1.4 mistocked May 15, 2026
- Wallace Branch1.6 mi
- Pine Hill Trailer Park Lake2.1 mi
- Skeenah Creek3.2 mi
- Grant Lake2.9 mi
- Whites Lake3.0 mi
- Vitale Apple Orchard Lake3.5 mi
- Lake Emory4.0 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.
Cartoogechaye Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cartoogechaye Creek?+
Cartoogechaye Creek is stocked with Trout in Macon County, North Carolina, most recently on May 15, 2026 by NCWRC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Cartoogechaye 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 Cartoogechaye Creek?+
Cartoogechaye Creek is a stream in Macon County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NCWRC · updated May 15, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.