Fishing conditions for Stirrup Iron Creek
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is all day long
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Now, July 28
5:37 PM
humidity
37%uv index
0lowcloud cover
99%visibility
24kmmoon rise
19:30AMmoon
new moon
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Stirrup Iron Creek Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Stirrup Iron Creek, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tomorrow (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak) and Friday (5 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Stirrup Iron Creek.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 95°F (35°C). Sunrise today: 06:18 AM, sunset: 08:24 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 10.7 mph (4.8 m/s), with gusts reaching 16.1 mph (7.2 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.62 inHg (752 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 7:30 PM and moonset at 4:08 AM.
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Stirrup Iron Creek Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Stirrup Iron Creek, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Tomorrow (2 AM peak), Thursday (2 AM peak) and Friday (5 AM peak) — making these the best times to go fishing in Stirrup Iron Creek.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 95°F (35°C). Sunrise today: 06:18 AM, sunset: 08:24 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low).
The wind is coming from the north at 10.7 mph (4.8 m/s), with gusts reaching 16.1 mph (7.2 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.62 inHg (752 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently new moon, with moonrise at 7:30 PM and moonset at 4:08 AM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Stirrup Iron Creek is a Piedmont waterway in Wake County, North Carolina, within the greater Neuse River watershed. It supports a typical central Carolina warmwater assemblage including largemouth bass, black and white crappie, bluegill, and channel catfish. The creek is representative of the accessible lowland fishing opportunities throughout the Research Triangle region of North Carolina. Spot Features: Stirrup Iron Creek is a Piedmont stream in Wake County, North Carolina, draining into the Neuse River system. Its slower lower reaches and backwater areas hold crappie around woody debris and submerged brush piles, while largemouth bass patrol vegetation edges and undercut banks. Small jigs and minnows on a light spinning outfit are the most versatile approach for mixed-bag creek fishing. Shore access is generally feasible along road crossings and creek banks. Seasonality: Largemouth bass are most active in spring through early summer and again in fall as water temperatures move through the bass's optimal feeding range. Black crappie and white crappie move into shallower water in spring to spawn, typically from March through May, making this the peak season for slab crappie. Bluegill are catchable year-round but most accessible during their late-spring spawn. Channel catfish feed actively through the warmer months from late spring into early fall.
