Cherokee County · stream · order 3 river · ~5 cfs typical · seasonal
Melton Creek
Melton Creek is a stream in Cherokee 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
82°
66°
9 mph
3%
Sat
Rain
78°
68°
10 mph
60%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
67°
5 mph
72%
→ 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
- Gipp Creek1.8 mi
- Shop Branch2.0 mi
- Worm Creek2.2 mi
- Weaver Branch2.6 mi
- Bear Branch2.7 mi
- Bolden Branch2.8 mi
- Right Fork Bear Branch2.9 mi
- Polecat Branch2.9 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.
Melton Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Melton 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 Melton Creek?+
Melton Creek is a stream in Cherokee County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.