Clay County · stream · order 5 river · ~145 cfs typical
Shooting Creek
Shooting Creek is a stream in Clay 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
82°
64°
7 mph
2%
Sat
Rain
79°
68°
9 mph
75%
Sun
Drizzle
75°
68°
4 mph
76%
→ 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
- Wilson Shepard Lake1.8 mi
- Giesky Creek1.8 mi
- Eagle Mountain Trout Farm Lake2.4 mi
- Eagle Mountain Reservoir2.5 mi
- Sims Branch2.8 mi
- Crawford Branch2.5 mi
- Licklog Creek2.5 mi
- Upper Bell Creek3.2 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.
Shooting Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Shooting 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 Shooting Creek?+
Shooting Creek is a stream in Clay County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.