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Stocking report

North Carolina Fish Stocking

270 records · 98 stocked waters · 12,962 named waters in the books

The current North Carolina trout stocking schedule and every stocked lake and stream, updated daily from the state's own reports. See the freshest stockings below, or the season ahead.

Data: NCWRC — publishes weekly · last checked Jul 30, 2026

Scheduled ahead

Oct 15, 2026 — Elk Creek · Trout (unspecified)

Oct 15, 2026 — Jacob Fork · Trout (unspecified)

Oct 15, 2026 — WATAUGA RIVER (DH) · Trout (unspecified)

Oct 15, 2026 — EAST PRONG ROARING · Trout (unspecified)

Oct 15, 2026 — Reddies River · Trout (unspecified)

Oct 15, 2026 — Stone Mountain Creek · Trout (unspecified)

Oct 15, 2026 — Big Horse Creek · Trout (unspecified)

Oct 15, 2026 — Hanging Rock Park Lake · Trout (unspecified)

Oct 15, 2026 — Ararat River · Trout (unspecified)

Oct 15, 2026 — South Fork New River · Trout (unspecified)

Oct 15, 2026 — Mitchell River · Trout (unspecified)

Oct 15, 2026 — Helton Creek · Trout (unspecified)

Oct 15, 2026 — LAKE COFFEY (DH) · Trout (unspecified)

Oct 15, 2026 — TROUT LAKE (DH) · Trout (unspecified)

Oct 15, 2026 — Wilson Creek · Trout (unspecified)

Published schedule — agencies adjust for weather and water.

Latest stockings

Jun 15, 2026Price LakeTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026COUNTY: BLUE RIDGE PARKWAYTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026FRENCH BROAD RIVERTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026Davidson RiverTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026Nantahala RiverTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026Connelly CreekTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026Spillcorn CreekTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026Shelton Laurel CreekTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026LITTLE IVY RIVERTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026Big Pine CreekTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026Big Laurel CreekTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026Nantahala RiverTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026Savannah CreekTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026Greens CreekTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026Hungry RiverTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026CANE CREEKTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026PIGEON RIVERTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026Cold Springs CreekTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026Yellow CreekTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026BIG SNOWBIRD CREEKTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026Tusquitee CreekTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026Buck CreekTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026Valley RiverTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026Reems CreekTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026CANE CREEKTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026South Toe RiverTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026Armstrong CreekTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026Linville RiverTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026North Toe RiverTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026Linville RiverTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026LEWIS FORK CREEKTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026EAST PRONG ROARINGTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026DAN RIVERTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026Three Top CreekTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026North Fork New RiverTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026Helton CreekTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026CRANBERRY CREEKTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026Big Horse CreekTrout (unspecified)
Jun 15, 2026LITTLE RIVERTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026Linville RiverTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026WEST FORK FRENCH BROADTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026MDL FORK FRENCH BROADTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026Little RiverTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026EAST FORK FRENCH BROADTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026Davidson RiverTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026Tuckasegee RiverTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026Deep CreekTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026Alarka CreekTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026PACOLET RIVERTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026Green RiverTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026Green RiverTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026Spring CreekTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026Spring CreekTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026Shut-In CreekTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026Shelton Laurel CreekTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026ROARING FORK CREEKTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026PUNCHEON FORK CREEKTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026MEADOW FORK CREEKTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026MAX PATCH PONDTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026Big Laurel CreekTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026QUEENS CREEK RESERVOIRTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026Nantahala RiverTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026Cullasaja RiverTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026Cliffside LakeTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026Cartoogechaye CreekTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026Burningtown CreekTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026TUCKASEIGEE RIVER (DH)Trout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026TUCKASEIGEE RIVERTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026Scott CreekTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026Dark Ridge CreekTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026Cullowhee CreekTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026Balsam LakeTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026ROCKY BROAD RIVERTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026NORTH MILLS RIVER (DH)Trout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026Green RiverTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026Clear CreekTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026West Fork Pigeon RiverTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026W. FORK PIGEON RVR (LEFTTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026Richland CreekTrout (unspecified)
May 15, 2026Jonathans CreekTrout (unspecified)

North Carolina fish stocking — FAQ

When does North Carolina stock trout?+

North Carolina stocks trout on the schedule published by NCWRC, generally from March through November. The latest dated stockings and the season ahead are on this page.

How often is the North Carolina fish stocking report updated?+

We check NCWRC's data weekly and post new stockings the same day; last checked Jul 30, 2026.

Where does North Carolina fish stocking data come from?+

Straight from NCWRC, the agency that stocks the water. We publish exactly what they release and link the source — nothing invented.

Do I need a license to fish in North Carolina?+

Yes — North Carolina requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go.