Cherokee County · stream · order 5 river · ~726 cfs typical
Nottely River
Nottely River 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
86°
62°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Rain
80°
68°
9 mph
68%
Sun
Showers
76°
68°
4 mph
71%
→ 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
- Hanging Dog Creek1.1 mi
- Beech Creek1.3 mi
- Bates Creek1.6 mi
- Cane Creek2.3 mi
- Valley River2.1 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
- Grape Creek3.1 mi
- Martin Creek3.2 mi
- Tanglewood Lake Upper3.4 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.
Nottely River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Nottely River?+
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 Nottely River?+
Nottely River is a stream in Cherokee County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.