Clay County · stream · order 5 river · ~79 cfs typical · seasonal
Fires Creek
Stocked 2× on record · NCWRC
Fires Creek is a stream in Clay 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
85°
64°
6 mph
1%
Sat
Rain
79°
67°
10 mph
73%
Sun
Showers
78°
66°
7 mph
74%
→ 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) | — | ||
| 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
- Huskins Branch1.3 mi
- Betty Branch1.2 mi
- Allbone Branch1.3 mi
- Sweetwater Creek1.7 mi
- Tusquitee Creek2.5 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
- Hayesville Reservoir2.6 mi
- Rocky Branch2.7 mi
- Carroll Lake2.8 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.
Fires Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Fires Creek?+
Fires Creek is stocked with Trout in Clay 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 Fires 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 Fires Creek?+
Fires Creek is a stream in Clay 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.