McDowell County · stream · order 5 river · ~12 cfs typical
Thompsons Fork
Thompsons Fork is a stream in McDowell 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°
61°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Drizzle
88°
66°
7 mph
67%
Sun
Storms
74°
69°
4 mph
81%
→ 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
- Hemphill Creek0.5 mi
- Walton Crawley Branch1.3 mi
- Ferguson Branch1.5 mi
- Neighbors Branch1.6 mi
- South Muddy Creek1.5 mi
- North Muddy Creek1.5 mi
- Structure Number Eight Lake1.6 mi
- Nix Branch2.0 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.
Thompsons Fork fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Thompsons Fork?+
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 Thompsons Fork?+
Thompsons Fork is a stream in McDowell County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.