McDowell County · stream · order 4 river · ~6 cfs typical
Limekiln Creek
Limekiln 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
Overcast
84°
63°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
85°
69°
9 mph
68%
Sun
Storms
76°
70°
4 mph
83%
→ 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
- Armstrong Creek0.0 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
- Hickory Bottom Branch0.6 mi
- Conley Branch1.0 mi
- Yancey Pond1.0 mi
- Cox Creek1.4 mi
- Martin Branch2.3 mi
- Pepper Creek2.6 mi
- Harris Creek2.5 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.
Limekiln Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Limekiln 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 Limekiln Creek?+
Limekiln Creek is a stream in McDowell County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.