Ashe County · stream · order 5 river · ~726 cfs typical
South Fork New River
Stocked 2× on record · NCWRC
South Fork New River is a stream in Ashe 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
76°
55°
11 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
82°
55°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Storms
81°
60°
12 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
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- North Fork New River0.0 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
- Grassy Creek0.4 mi
- Wilson Creek3.0 mi
- Prathers Creek3.8 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
- Helton Creek3.6 mistocked Jun 15, 2026
- Peggies Branch4.3 mi
- Fields Reservoir4.6 mi
- Fox Creek4.7 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.
South Fork New River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in South Fork New River?+
South Fork New River is stocked with Trout in Ashe 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 South Fork New 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 South Fork New River?+
South Fork New River is a stream in Ashe 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.