McDowell County · stream · order 6 river · ~31 cfs typical
Curtis Creek
1 stocking on record · NCWRC
Curtis Creek is a stream in McDowell 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
87°
63°
5 mph
1%
Sat
Rain
87°
66°
8 mph
70%
Sun
Showers
74°
69°
3 mph
79%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Scheduled stockings ahead
Oct 15, 2026 — Trout (unspecified)
Published schedule — agencies adjust for weather and water.
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
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Mill Creek1.3 mi
- Cave Creek1.5 mi
- Brevard Creek1.6 mi
- Paddys Branch2.0 mi
- Jarrett Creek2.0 mi
- Camp Grier Lake2.1 mi
- Deep Branch2.6 mi
- Laurel Fork Creek2.9 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.
Curtis Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Curtis Creek?+
Curtis Creek is stocked with Trout in McDowell 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 Curtis 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 Curtis Creek?+
Curtis Creek is a stream in McDowell 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.