Orange County · stream · order 3 river · ~6 cfs typical
Cates Creek
Cates Creek is a stream in Orange 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
87°
62°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Rain
89°
69°
14 mph
12%
Sun
Showers
81°
69°
12 mph
70%
→ 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
- Strouds Creek1.4 mi
- Piedmont Minerals Lake1.5 mi
- Lake Overlook2.4 mi
- Ben Johnson Lake2.4 mi
- Infinity Rd Raw Water Reservoir3.1 mi
- Strayhorn Pond3.3 mi
- Sevenmile Creek2.9 mi
- Sykes Lake4.1 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.
Cates Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cates 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 Cates Creek?+
Cates Creek is a stream in Orange County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.