McDowell County · stream · order 3 river · ~9 cfs typical
Upper Creek
Upper Creek 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
76°
57°
7 mph
1%
Sat
Overcast
78°
63°
11 mph
71%
Sun
Drizzle
70°
65°
8 mph
73%
→ 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
- South Fork Upper Creek0.7 mi
- Left Prong Newberry Creek2.4 mi
- Laurel Log Branch2.4 mi
- Chute Branch2.9 mi
- Bear Drive Branch3.0 mi
- Camp Rock Branch3.2 mi
- Right Prong Mill Creek3.5 mi
- Licklog Branch3.2 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.
Upper Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Upper 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 Upper Creek?+
Upper Creek is a stream in McDowell County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.