Burke County · stream · order 4 river · ~6 cfs typical
Dales Creek
Dales Creek is a stream in Burke 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
86°
65°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
88°
69°
7 mph
68%
Sun
Storms
77°
70°
4 mph
81%
→ 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
- Bailey Creek1.1 mi
- Bear Creek1.1 mi
- Lake James1.4 mi
- North Fork Catawba River2.8 mi
- Black Fork3.4 mi
- Yellow Fork3.4 mi
- Forsyth Creek3.3 mi
- Shehan Branch3.6 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.
Dales Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Dales 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 Dales Creek?+
Dales Creek is a stream in Burke County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.