Orange County · stream · order 3 river · ~7 cfs typical
McGowan Creek
McGowan Creek is a stream in Orange 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
85°
61°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
88°
68°
15 mph
14%
Sun
Showers
92°
67°
12 mph
69%
→ 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
- Masons Pond1.0 mi
- Sevenmile Creek1.4 mi
- Ben Johnson Lake1.4 mi
- Orange-Alamance Lake1.6 mi
- Sykes Lake2.6 mi
- Piedmont Minerals Lake2.4 mi
- West Fork Eno River3.0 mi
- East Fork Eno River3.0 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.
McGowan Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish McGowan 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 McGowan Creek?+
McGowan Creek is a stream in Orange County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.