Watauga County · stream · order 3 river · ~29 cfs typical
Howard Creek
Howard Creek is a stream in Watauga 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
Overcast
78°
55°
5 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
79°
60°
13 mph
72%
Sun
Showers
71°
66°
13 mph
82%
→ 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
- Meat Camp Creek0.6 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
- A S U Lake2.2 mi
- Norris Fork2.6 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
- Middle Fork South Fork New River3.0 mi
- Winkler Creek3.0 mi
- East Fork South Fork New River3.1 mi
- Laxon Creek2.9 mi
- Boone Creek3.6 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.
Howard Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Howard 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 Howard Creek?+
Howard Creek is a stream in Watauga County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.