Trout Streams
Catch & Release/Artificial Lures Only
1 – Big Horse Creek – parking BH6
Delayed Harvest
2 – Helton Creek – parking H1, H2
3 – South Fork New River – parking SF1 upstream end of Todd Island to SR 1351 bridge
4 – Trout Lake – Ashe County Wildlife Club
5 – Big Horse Creek (Mountain Heritage Trout Waters) – parking BH1
Hatchery Supported
6 – Big Laurel Creek – parking BL1, BL2
7 – Three Top Creek – parking TT1-TT7
8 – Big Horse Creek – parking BH2-BH5
9 – Buffalo Creek – parking BU1
10 – Old Fields Creek Road – parking OF1
11 – Beaver Creek – parking BV1, BV2
12 – Nathans Creek – parking N1, N2
13 – Peak Creek – parking PK1, PK2
14 – Roan Creek – pull offs along NC 88/Earl Sheets Rd
15 – Cranberry Creek – parking CR1, CR2
16 – North Fork New River – parking NF1-NF4
Public River Access (PRA)
North Fork New River
17 – North Fork New River/Riverview Access Hwy 88 near Riverview Community Center
18 – Crumpler Access Road – NC Hwy 16 & Old Field Creek Rd
19 – US Hwy 221 Access – New River State Park
20 – Kings Creek Access – Garvey Bridge Rd & Kings Creek
21 – Wagoner Access – New River State Park
22 – NC Hwy 16/88 Access – Walt Sheets Bridge
23 – Todd Island Park – Railroad Grade Rd & Castle Road
Parking & Access Information
Trout Streams – There are no “formal” parking sites. Many Ashe County trout streams are located on private property or in DOT right of ways. Public fishing is allowed through the generosity of landowners and there are many places to park along the roadways. Points identified on the map are helpful starting points for anglers unfamiliar with the streams. Trout fishing regulation signs are posted along streams near stocking locations to help anglers find places to fish. Anglers should avoid property that is posted against trespassing.
River Access – Access points shown on the map and other informal access points are found alongside roads and at bridge crossings. Some of the access points may be on private land; in this case anglers should get permission from landowners before using them.
Always, honor landowners – Anglers should always show respect for the land and water by removing trash, by parking only in designated areas, and by making sure to not block access to gates or driveways. These actions will help support maintaining access to pubilc fishing areas in Ashe County.