McDowell County Trout Stocking, Fall 2026, North Carolina
6 stocked waters in McDowell County on our record; 7 stockings in 2026, the freshest Oct 5.
Data checked 2026-10-24 · source: N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission · all of North Carolina
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Stocked waters in McDowell County
| Water | Last stocked | Next announced | Species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong Creek | Jun 17 | Trout | |
| Catawba River | May 20 | Trout | |
| Curtis Creek | Oct 5 | Trout | |
| Lake James | 2026 season | Walleye | |
| North Fork Catawba River | May 20 | Trout | |
| Universal Pond | 2026 season | Channel catfish |
Recent schedule dates
Dates the published schedule listed in the last 45 days. N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission does not publish completion confirmations, so these are schedule entries, not verified stockings.
| Date | Water | Species | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5 | Curtis Creek | Trout |
All rows come from N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission publications
(official page).
Schedules change without notice, sometimes the same morning.
Seasons, limits, and licenses:
North Carolina fishing
regulations.