Surry County · stream · order 6 river · ~448 cfs typical
Ararat River
Stocked 2× on record · NCWRC
Ararat River is a stream in Surry County, North Carolina, stocked with Trout — most recently on May 15, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NCWRC; 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
Clear
85°
62°
9 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
88°
61°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Showers
94°
66°
13 mph
40%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Scheduled stockings ahead
Oct 15, 2026 — Trout (unspecified)
Nov 15, 2026 — Trout (unspecified)
Published schedule — agencies adjust for weather and water.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Hogan Creek0.8 mi
- Martin Mill Creek2.1 mi
- Candiff Creek1.9 mi
- Tilley Mill Pond2.5 mi
- Bowman Mill Creek2.6 mi
- Hall Creek2.9 mi
- Pilot Creek4.6 mi
- Horne Creek4.3 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.
Ararat River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Ararat River?+
Ararat River is stocked with Trout in Surry County, North Carolina, most recently on May 15, 2026 by NCWRC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Ararat River?+
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 Ararat River?+
Ararat River is a stream in Surry County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NCWRC · updated May 15, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.