Henderson County · stream · order 4 river · ~4 cfs typical
Dismal Creek
Dismal Creek is a stream in Henderson 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°
62°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
83°
67°
11 mph
76%
Sun
Drizzle
72°
67°
5 mph
76%
→ 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
- Jeffers Lake0.6 mistocked Apr 17, 2026
- Little Creek1.2 mi
- Blue Star Upper Lake1.2 mi
- Camp Blue Star Lake Number Two1.7 mi
- Shoal Creek1.8 mi
- Bullings Creek2.1 mi
- Jim Creek2.6 mi
- Lake Louellen2.7 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.
Dismal Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Dismal 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 Dismal Creek?+
Dismal Creek is a stream in Henderson County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.