Watauga County · stream · order 3 river · ~25 cfs typical
Dutch Creek
1 stocking on record · NCWRC
Dutch 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
78°
56°
6 mph
2%
Sat
Drizzle
80°
64°
14 mph
56%
Sun
Showers
72°
67°
9 mph
80%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 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
- Rosasco Lake Upper0.5 mi
- Different Drum Lake1.7 mi
- Linville Creek2.2 mi
- Brushy Fork2.6 mi
- Cove Creek2.5 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
- George Gap Branch3.1 mi
- East Fork Cove Creek2.9 mi
- Laurel Fork2.7 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.
Dutch Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Dutch Creek?+
Dutch 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 Dutch 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 Dutch Creek?+
Dutch 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.