Cherokee County · stream · order 6 river · ~345 cfs typical
Valley River
Stocked 2× on record · NCWRC
Valley River is a stream in Cherokee 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
Overcast
84°
63°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Rain
79°
68°
9 mph
70%
Sun
Drizzle
79°
66°
8 mph
72%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 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
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Martin Creek1.5 mi
- Tanglewood Lake Upper1.8 mi
- Tanglewood Lake Number Two2.0 mi
- Bates Creek2.0 mi
- Hampton Creek2.2 mi
- Nottely River2.1 mi
- Hanging Dog Creek2.3 mi
- Palmer Branch2.3 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.
Valley River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Valley River?+
Valley River is stocked with Trout in Cherokee County, North Carolina, most recently on Jun 15, 2026 by NCWRC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Valley 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 Valley River?+
Valley River is a stream in Cherokee 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.