Wilkes County · stream · order 5 river · ~83 cfs typical
Elk Creek
1 stocking on record · NCWRC
Elk Creek is a stream in Wilkes 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
87°
64°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
89°
67°
11 mph
71%
Sun
Showers
76°
69°
7 mph
85%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Scheduled stockings ahead
Oct 15, 2026 — Trout (unspecified)
Nov 15, 2026 — Trout (unspecified)
Published schedule — agencies adjust for weather and water.
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
- Kings Creek1.0 mi
- Little Kings Creek2.0 mi
- Laytown Creek2.5 mi
- Walsh Fishing Lake3.2 mi
- Beaver Creek3.6 mi
- Blue Creek4.4 mi
- Stony Fork4.1 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
- Left Prong Stony Fork6.5 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.
Elk Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Elk Creek?+
Elk Creek is stocked with Trout in Wilkes 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 Elk 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 Elk Creek?+
Elk Creek is a stream in Wilkes 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.