Swain County · stream · order 3 river · ~6 cfs typical
Chestnut Cove Creek
Chestnut Cove Creek is a stream in Swain 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
84°
60°
7 mph
4%
Sat
Rain
81°
65°
10 mph
61%
Sun
Drizzle
78°
66°
5 mph
63%
→ 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
- Wesser Creek1.7 mi
- Camp Creek2.5 mi
- Crooked Creek2.5 mi
- Connelly Creek3.2 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
- West Fork Barkers Creek2.9 mi
- Middle Fork Barkers Creek2.9 mi
- East Fork Barkers Creek3.1 mi
- Tuc-a-way Lake3.7 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.
Chestnut Cove Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Chestnut Cove 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 Chestnut Cove Creek?+
Chestnut Cove Creek is a stream in Swain County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.