Burke County · stream · order 7 river · ~181 cfs typical
Old Catawba River
Stocked 3× on record · NCWRC
Old Catawba River is a stream in Burke County, North Carolina, stocked with Trout — most recently on May 15, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NCWRC; 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
Mostly clear
84°
61°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
86°
63°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Showers
89°
67°
11 mph
51%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Scheduled stockings ahead
Oct 15, 2026 — Trout (unspecified)
Published schedule — agencies adjust for weather and water.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Reedy Creek0.5 mi
- Old Paddy Creek0.7 mi
- Linville River1.4 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
- Muddy Creek1.5 mi
- Henredon Lake2.6 mi
- Shadrick Creek2.5 mi
- North Muddy Creek3.1 mi
- South Muddy Creek3.1 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.
Old Catawba River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Old Catawba River?+
Old Catawba River is stocked with Trout in Burke County, North Carolina, most recently on May 15, 2026 by NCWRC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Old Catawba 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 Old Catawba River?+
Old Catawba River is a stream in Burke County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NCWRC · updated May 15, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.