Watauga County · stream · order 3 river · ~4 cfs typical
Upper Laurel Fork
Upper Laurel Fork is a stream in Watauga 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°
58°
5 mph
2%
Sat
Fog
78°
63°
12 mph
64%
Sun
Showers
71°
65°
9 mph
83%
→ 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
- Laurel Fork0.8 mi
- Different Drum Lake1.8 mi
- Boone Fork2.5 mi
- Rosasco Lake Upper2.5 mi
- Linville Creek3.2 mi
- Dutch Creek2.9 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
- Trout Lake4.1 mi
- Sims Pond4.4 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.
Upper Laurel Fork fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Upper Laurel 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 Upper Laurel Fork?+
Upper Laurel Fork is a stream in Watauga County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.