Catawba County · stream · order 2 river · ~3 cfs typical
Cripple Creek
Cripple Creek is a stream in Catawba 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°
60°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
90°
67°
13 mph
59%
Sun
Storms
81°
70°
10 mph
84%
→ 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
- Horseford Creek1.1 mi
- Gunpowder Creek2.6 mi
- Drowning Creek2.3 mi
- Geitner Branch3.0 mi
- Silver Creek3.2 mi
- Shuford Mills Lake3.5 mi
- Barger Branch3.6 mi
- Upper Little River3.8 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.
Cripple Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Cripple 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 Cripple Creek?+
Cripple Creek is a stream in Catawba County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.