Rockingham County · stream · order 6 river · ~783 cfs typical
Smith River
Smith River is a stream in Rockingham County, North Carolina. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from North Carolina's fish & wildlife agency; 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
Overcast
91°
59°
7 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
91°
64°
13 mph
9%
Sun
Storms
84°
71°
10 mph
78%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Eden Presettling Impoundment0.4 mi
- Fishing Creek0.6 mi
- Tackett Branch1.6 mi
- Matrimony Creek1.5 mi
- Smiths Lake2.0 mi
- Buffalo Creek2.4 mi
- Machine Creek2.7 mi
- Town Creek2.9 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.
Smith River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Smith 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 Smith River?+
Smith River is a stream in Rockingham County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.