Haywood County · stream · order 5 river · ~203 cfs typical · seasonal

West Fork Pigeon River

1 stocking on record · NCWRC

West Fork Pigeon River is a stream in Haywood 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.

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Best days this week

Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.

Today's bite windows

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Conditions, next 3 days

Today

Overcast

78°

60°

8 mph

Fri

Overcast

83°

60°

5 mph

Sat

Showers

82°

66°

7 mph

38%

↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.

Scheduled stockings ahead

Oct 15, 2026 — Trout (unspecified)

Published schedule — agencies adjust for weather and water.

Stocking ledger

— 2026 —
May 15	Trout (unspecified)	—

Angler reports

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Best bite times

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Field notes

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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.

West Fork Pigeon River fishing — FAQ

What fish are stocked in West Fork Pigeon River?+

West Fork Pigeon River is stocked with Trout in Haywood 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 West Fork Pigeon 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 West Fork Pigeon River?+

West Fork Pigeon River is a stream in Haywood 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.