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Fishing in Polk County

There's great fishing in Polk County! Why not bring along a child and introduce them to fishing in waters where the fishing tends to be a little easier and a whole lot of fun. Read More Below
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There’s great fishing in Polk County! Why not bring along a child and introduce them to fishing in waters where the fishing tends to be a little easier and a whole lot of fun. Hatchery supported trout waters are stocked with thousands of catchable-size brook, brown and rainbow on a monthly basis from March to August.

Hatchery supported trout waters are closed during March and open the first Saturday in April, statewide. There’s a daily limit of seven trout per day, with no minimum size limit or bait restrictions.

Polk County Hatchery Supported Trout Waters

  • North Pacolet River from Pacolet Falls to Hwy 108 bridge
  • Fork Creek Church on SR 1100 to N. Pacolet River
  • Big Fall Creek portion above water supply reservoir
  • Green River Henderson County line to mouth of Bright’s Creek
  • Little Cove Creek
  • Big Fall Creek-portion below water supply reservoir
  • Cove Creek
  • Camp Creek-Henderson County line Green River

Consult The Regulations Digest for North Carolina Inland Fishing, Hunting and Trapping for guidelines on fishing.