Madison County · stream · order 6 river · ~89 cfs typical
Shelton Laurel Creek
Stocked 3× on record · NCWRC
Shelton Laurel Creek is a stream in Madison County, North Carolina, stocked with Trout — most recently on Jun 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
79°
63°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
85°
63°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
85°
68°
12 mph
38%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Scheduled stockings ahead
Nov 15, 2026 — Trout (unspecified)
Published schedule — agencies adjust for weather and water.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 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
- Horse Branch0.4 mi
- Big Hurricane Creek0.5 mi
- Little Hurricane Creek0.7 mi
- Woodson Branch1.0 mi
- Little Laurel Creek0.9 mi
- Highshoal Branch1.1 mi
- Billy King Branch1.7 mi
- Gunter Branch1.6 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.
Shelton Laurel Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Shelton Laurel Creek?+
Shelton Laurel Creek is stocked with Trout in Madison County, North Carolina, most recently on Jun 15, 2026 by NCWRC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Shelton Laurel 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 Shelton Laurel Creek?+
Shelton Laurel Creek is a stream in Madison County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NCWRC · updated Jun 15, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.