Burke County · stream · order 5 river · ~13 cfs typical
Paddy Creek
Paddy Creek is a stream in Burke 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
87°
62°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
89°
67°
7 mph
68%
Sun
Storms
73°
69°
3 mph
82%
→ 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
- Shadrick Creek2.1 mi
- Nix Branch2.4 mi
- Linville River2.5 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
- Old Paddy Creek2.6 mi
- White Creek3.2 mi
- Sandy Branch3.4 mi
- Muddy Creek3.1 mi
- Shooks Creek3.4 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.
Paddy Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Paddy 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 Paddy Creek?+
Paddy Creek is a stream in Burke County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.