Ashe County · stream · order 6 river · ~80 cfs typical
Helton Creek
Stocked 2× on record · NCWRC
Helton Creek is a stream in Ashe County, North Carolina, stocked with Trout — most recently on Jun 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
Clear
77°
56°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
82°
57°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
82°
61°
14 mph
43%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Scheduled stockings ahead
Oct 15, 2026 — Trout (unspecified)
Nov 15, 2026 — Trout (unspecified)
Published schedule — agencies adjust for weather and water.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Old Field Creek0.7 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
- Long Shoals Creek1.6 mi
- Long Branch2.9 mi
- Little Phoenix Creek3.3 mi
- North Fork New River3.6 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
- South Fork New River3.6 mistocked May 15, 2026
- Grassy Creek3.8 mi
- Piney Creek4.0 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.
Helton Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Helton Creek?+
Helton Creek is stocked with Trout in Ashe County, North Carolina, most recently on Jun 15, 2026 by NCWRC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Helton 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 Helton Creek?+
Helton Creek is a stream in Ashe County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NCWRC · updated Jun 15, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.