Watauga County · stream · order 5 river · ~59 cfs typical
Cove Creek
1 stocking on record · NCWRC
Cove Creek is a stream in Watauga County, North Carolina, stocked with Trout — most recently on Apr 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
74°
58°
9 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
79°
58°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Showers
80°
64°
10 mph
45%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- East Fork Cove Creek1.0 mi
- Phillips Branch1.5 mi
- Brushy Fork2.0 mi
- Laurel Creek2.1 mi
- Dutch Creek2.5 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
- George Gap Branch2.5 mi
- Rush Branch2.9 mi
- Rosasco Lake Upper2.8 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.
Cove Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Cove Creek?+
Cove Creek is stocked with Trout in Watauga County, North Carolina, most recently on Apr 15, 2026 by NCWRC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish 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 Cove Creek?+
Cove Creek is a stream in Watauga County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NCWRC · updated Apr 15, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.