McDowell County · stream · order 3 river · ~2 cfs typical
Harris Creek
Harris Creek is a stream in McDowell 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
Clear
80°
63°
10 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
84°
64°
7 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
84°
67°
9 mph
67%
→ 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
- Yancey Pond1.6 mi
- South Fork Toms Creek1.7 mi
- Caney Branch2.4 mi
- Cox Creek2.4 mi
- Hickory Bottom Branch2.3 mi
- Three Mile Creek2.8 mi
- Limekiln Creek2.5 mi
- Armstrong Creek2.5 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
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.
Harris Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Harris 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 Harris Creek?+
Harris Creek is a stream in McDowell County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.