Wilkes County

Wilkes County is surrounded by Ashe, Watauga, Caldwell, Alexander, Iredell, Yadkin, Surry and Alleghany counties.   Wilksboro and North Wilksboro are the two major towns within the county.   Parts of Doughton and Stone Mountain State Park on along the Blue Ridge Parkway in the northern section of the county.  See special regulations below!!!!

Stocked Waters

East Prong Roaring River (lower state park boundary to Brewer's Mill on S.R. 1943) (9 miles)

Middle Prong Roaring River (headwaters to second bridge on S.R. 1736 (Absher Rd.)) (7 miles)

Double Creek (Harris Creek to Middle Prong Roaring River)

Pike Creek Pond

Harris Creek (end of S.R. 1736 (Absher Rd.) to Double Creek) (3 miles)

Bell Branch Pond

Boundary Line Pond

Pike Creek (game lands portion) (2 miles)

Middle Fork Reddies River (Clear Prong) (headwaters to bridge on S.R. 1580 (old NC 16)) (7 miles)

South Fork Reddies River (headwaters to confluence with Middle Fork Reddies River) (7 miles)

North Fork Reddies River (Vannoy Cr.) (headwaters to Union School bridge on S.R. 1559 (old NC 16)) (10 miles)

Darnell Creek (North Prong Reddies River) (downstream ford on S.R. 1569 to confluence with North Fork Reddies River) (3 miles)

South Prong Lewis Fork (headwaters to Lewis Fork Baptist Church) (10 miles)

Fall Creek (Blue Ridge Parkway boundary to S. Prong Lewis Fork) (5 miles)

Delayed Harvest Waters

East Prong Roaring River (mouth of Bullhead Creek downstream to Stone Mountain State Park boundary line) (7 miles)

Stone Mountain Creek (from falls at Alleghany County line to confluence with East Fork Reddies River and Bullhead Creek) (1 mile)

Click here for the N.C. Wildlife's Stocking report for Wilkes County!

Wild Trout Waters

Big Sandy Creek (portion of Stone Mountain State Park) (3 miles)

Garden Creek (portion of Stone Mountain State Park) (5 miles)

Widow Creek (portion of Stone Mountain State Park) (3 miles)

Catch and Release Artificial Lures Only Waters

Harris Creek (portion on Stone Mountain State Park) (5 miles)

***All waters on game lands not listed are considered Wild Trout Waters!!!!!!

***** Special Regulations on Bullhead and Richland Creeks within Stone Mountain State Park requires permit to be purchased and fishing is limited to certain "beats"!!!!!****

**** Special Regulations for Doughton Park - Basin / Cove Creek drainage.  See Regulations page! ****

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