Clay County · stream · order 3 river · ~8 cfs typical · seasonal
Matlock Creek
Matlock Creek is a stream in Clay 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
81°
66°
8 mph
3%
Sat
Rain
77°
68°
7 mph
71%
Sun
Drizzle
74°
68°
4 mph
75%
→ 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
- Big Tuni Creek1.0 mi
- Hurricane Creek1.2 mi
- Neal Cabe Lake1.3 mi
- Peckerwood Branch1.8 mi
- Perry Creek2.3 mi
- Shearer Creek2.7 mi
- Johnson Creek2.9 mi
- Crawford Branch3.7 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.
Matlock Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Matlock 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 Matlock Creek?+
Matlock Creek is a stream in Clay County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.