Ashe County · stream · order 4 river · ~27 cfs typical
Prathers Creek
1 stocking on record · NCWRC
Prathers Creek is a stream in Ashe County, North Carolina, stocked with Trout — most recently on Apr 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
Overcast
83°
55°
7 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
82°
59°
15 mph
59%
Sun
Showers
69°
66°
8 mph
80%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Beaver Branch1.7 mi
- Cranberry Creek2.0 mi
- Crab Fork1.8 mi
- Nathans Creek2.9 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
- North Fork New River3.8 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
- South Fork New River3.8 mistocked May 15, 2026
- Piney Branch4.0 mi
- Grassy Creek4.3 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.
Prathers Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Prathers Creek?+
Prathers Creek is stocked with Trout in Ashe County, North Carolina, most recently on Apr 15, 2026 by NCWRC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Prathers 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 Prathers Creek?+
Prathers Creek is a stream in Ashe County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NCWRC · updated Apr 15, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.