Burke County · stream · order 6 river · ~163 cfs typical
Linville River
Stocked 6× on record · NCWRC
Linville River is a stream in Burke County, North Carolina, stocked with Trout — most recently on Jun 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
Mostly clear
84°
61°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
87°
62°
4 mph
0%
Sat
Rain
89°
66°
8 mph
66%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| 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
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Nearby waters
- Old Paddy Creek0.9 mi
- Old Catawba River1.4 mistocked May 15, 2026
- Reedy Creek1.5 mi
- Muddy Creek2.3 mi
- Shadrick Creek2.6 mi
- Paddy Creek2.5 mi
- Nix Branch3.1 mi
- White Creek3.7 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.
Linville River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Linville River?+
Linville River is stocked with Trout in Burke County, North Carolina, most recently on Jun 15, 2026 by NCWRC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Linville River get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2026, stocking at Linville River peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Linville 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 Linville River?+
Linville River is a stream in Burke County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NCWRC · updated Jun 15, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.