Catawba County · stream · order 5 river · ~145 cfs typical
Jacob Fork
1 stocking on record · NCWRC
Jacob Fork is a stream in Catawba 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
89°
61°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
91°
68°
14 mph
54%
Sun
Drizzle
80°
70°
8 mph
81%
→ 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) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Henry Fork0.0 mi
- Hop Creek1.5 mi
- Muddy Creek1.9 mi
- James Lake1.7 mi
- Griffin Lake3.1 mi
- Bel-Air Pond3.4 mi
- Gaither Lake3.7 mi
- Newton City Lake3.6 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.
Jacob Fork fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Jacob Fork?+
Jacob Fork is stocked with Trout in Catawba 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 Jacob Fork?+
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 Jacob Fork?+
Jacob Fork is a stream in Catawba 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.