Mecklenburg County · stream · order 4 river · ~29 cfs typical
McDowell Creek
McDowell Creek is a stream in Mecklenburg 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
90°
64°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
92°
71°
13 mph
37%
Sun
Showers
77°
71°
4 mph
79%
→ 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
- Gar Creek1.1 mi
- Mountain Island Lake1.1 mi
- Crescent Pond2.0 mi
- Johnson Creek2.5 mi
- Kelly Lake2.9 mi
- Hasting Lake3.0 mi
- McIntyre Creek3.2 mi
- Brinkleys Twin Lakes4.0 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.
McDowell Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish McDowell 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 McDowell Creek?+
McDowell Creek is a stream in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.