Buncombe County · stream · order 4 river · ~5 cfs typical
Stony Fork
Stony Fork is a stream in Buncombe 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
77°
59°
7 mph
3%
Sat
Drizzle
76°
63°
11 mph
63%
Sun
Storms
70°
64°
5 mph
70%
→ 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
- Saltrock Branch0.4 mi
- Shadepen Branch0.6 mi
- Left Fork Swannanor River0.8 mi
- Glassmine Branch1.3 mi
- Right Fork Swannanoa River1.6 mi
- Dry Branch1.5 mi
- Little Fork1.5 mi
- Long Branch1.7 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.
Stony Fork fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Stony Fork?+
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 Stony Fork?+
Stony Fork is a stream in Buncombe County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.