Fishing in
Rutherford County
Rutherford County, North Carolina has 140 named fishable waters, 1 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
82 waters
Waters in Rutherford County
- Green Riverstream5× stocked
- Lake Lurereservoir730 ac
- Bald Mountain Lakereservoir34 ac
- Hickory Nut Upper Lakereservoir25 ac
- Forest Lakereservoir22 ac
- Isothermal Community College Lakereservoir15 ac
- Murray Hilton Lakereservoir11 ac
- Occoneechee Lakereservoir10 ac
- Fraternal Order of Eagles Lakereservoir10 ac
- Sunnyside Lakereservoir7 ac
- Matt Brooks Lakereservoir4 ac
- Hayes Lakelake3 ac
- McCall Lakelake2 ac
- Allen Branchstream
- Bailey Creekstream
- Bailey Creekstream
- Beaverdam Creekstream
- Bell Lakereservoir
- Big Branchstream
- Big Camp Creekstream
- Big Horse Creekstream
- Big Spring Branchstream
- Bills Creekstream
- Bowen Branchstream
- Box Creekstream
- Bracketts Creekstream
- Brier Creekstream
- Buck Branchstream
- Buck Branchstream
- Buck Hollow Branchstream
110 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Trout1 waters
Latest stockings
- Green RiverTroutMay 15, 2026
- Green RiverTroutMay 15, 2026
- Green RiverTroutMay 15, 2026
- Green RiverTroutApr 15, 2026
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Rutherford County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Rutherford County, North Carolina?+
Rutherford County has 140 named fishable waters, 1 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Rutherford County?+
Waters in Rutherford County hold trout. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Rutherford County?+
Yes — North Carolina requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.