Gaston County · stream · order 6 river · ~846 cfs typical
South Fork Catawba River
South Fork Catawba River is a stream in Gaston 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
91°
63°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
94°
68°
13 mph
38%
Sun
Storms
85°
72°
11 mph
77%
→ 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
- J W Stowe Lake1.3 mi
- Catawba Creek1.3 mi
- Neal Branch1.3 mi
- Mill Creek1.7 mi
- Beaverdam Creek1.9 mi
- Paradise Point Lake2.6 mi
- Noname2.6 mi
- Noname2.8 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.
South Fork Catawba River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish South Fork 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 South Fork Catawba River?+
South Fork Catawba River is a stream in Gaston County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.