Madison County · stream · order 5 river · ~18 cfs typical
Middle Fork California Creek
Middle Fork California Creek is a stream in Madison 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°
58°
6 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
85°
65°
13 mph
36%
Sun
Drizzle
77°
67°
9 mph
51%
→ 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
- California Creek0.3 mi
- Paint Fork0.3 mi
- Walker Branch0.5 mi
- Holcombe Branch0.7 mi
- Bailey Branch1.6 mi
- Higgins Branch2.0 mi
- Big Branch2.0 mi
- Terry Fork1.8 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.
Middle Fork California Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Middle Fork California 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 Middle Fork California Creek?+
Middle Fork California Creek is a stream in Madison County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.