Alleghany County NC Trout Fishing

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NC Trout Streams · District 7

Alleghany County
Trout Fishing

9 Stocked Streams
0 Delayed Harvest
5,572 Fish Stocked (2026)
Mar–Apr Stocking Window

Alleghany County sits in the northwestern corner of North Carolina along the Virginia border — high, remote, and largely off the radar of anglers who stick to the better-known WNC trout corridors farther south. Nine hatchery-supported streams receive 5,572 fish across March and April in 2026, all flowing through the New River drainage. The Little River anchors the county program at 15.5 miles and 2,100 fish, with Brush Creek and Prather Creek rounding out the top tier. No Delayed Harvest fisheries, no stocked lakes, no fall events — this is a pure spring fishery. The stocking window is tight, the pressure is light, and the streams are as scenic as anything in the state.

Pine Swamp Creek — March Only · No April Stocking

Pine Swamp Creek is the only stream in Alleghany County that stocks in March only — no April event. If this is your target water, plan your trip around the March stocking window. Waiting until April means you've already missed it.

🟢 Hatchery Supported Streams
All waters hatchery supported · Open to all legal tackle · 7 trout/day creel limit · No size limit · Always verify at ncwildlife.gov
Hatchery Little River SR 1128/1129 intersection (800 ft downstream) to Lower PMTW Boundary · 15.5 miles · 2,100 fish annually · Brook, Rainbow, Brown · March & April
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Largest Stocked Stream in Alleghany County

At 15.5 miles and 2,100 fish annually, the Little River is the backbone of the Alleghany County trout program. The lower boundary at the PMTW (Public Mountain Trout Water) line is an important landmark — regulations may differ above that boundary. Confirm the PMTW boundary location before fishing the upper section.

Stream / Section Miles GPS
Little River — SR 1128/1129 Intersection (800 ft downstream) to Lower PMTW Boundary 15.5 miles from a point 800 feet downstream of the SR 1128 and SR 1129 intersection (below the rifle range) downstream to the lower Public Mountain Trout Water boundary. The Little River flows through the heart of Alleghany County and is the longest and most productive stocked water in the county. All three species stocked in equal March and April events — 1,050 fish per event. The PMTW lower boundary marks the downstream limit of the stocked section; confirm this boundary on the NCWRC regulation map before fishing. 15.5 mi 36.4800, -81.1500 ↗
Stocking Event Brook Trout Rainbow Trout Brown Trout Total
March 420 420 210 1,050
April 420 420 210 1,050
Annual Total 840 840 420 2,100
2026 Stocking Weeks
March April

Source: NCWRC 2026 Master Trout Stocking List — Alleghany County District 7 · NCWRC 2026 Weekly Hatchery Supported Stocking Schedule. Stocking months confirmed (March and April) — specific weeks not listed on the weekly HS schedule. Dates subject to change — verify at ncwildlife.gov before your trip.

Hatchery Brush Creek SR 1471 to Little River confluence · 10 miles · 916 fish annually · Brook, Rainbow, Brown · March & April
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Stream / Section Miles GPS
Brush Creek — SR 1471 to Little River Confluence Ten miles from SR 1471 at the upper boundary downstream to the Little River confluence. Brush Creek is the second most productive stocked water in the county at 916 fish annually. Note the unequal stocking events — 508 fish in March and 408 in April, with March receiving the heavier load. The Little River confluence at the lower end creates a productive holding zone post-stocking as fish from both waters stage at the junction. All three species. SR 1471 provides clear upper boundary access. 10.0 mi 36.5000, -81.1200 ↗
Stocking Event Brook Trout Rainbow Trout Brown Trout Total
March 254 254 127 635
April 204 204 102 510
Annual Total 458 458 229 1,145
2026 Stocking Week
Apr 12 – Apr 18

Source: NCWRC 2026 Master Trout Stocking List — Alleghany County District 7 · NCWRC 2026 Weekly Hatchery Supported Stocking Schedule. March stocking week unconfirmed — April stocking confirmed week of Apr 12–18. Dates subject to change — verify at ncwildlife.gov before your trip.

Hatchery Prather Creek Headwaters along NC 221 to South Fork New River confluence · 11 miles · 563 fish annually · Brook, Rainbow, Brown · March & April
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Stream / Section Miles GPS
Prather Creek — Headwaters along NC 221 to South Fork New River Confluence Eleven miles from the headwaters along the NC 221 corridor downstream to the South Fork New River confluence. Prather Creek is the longest tributary stream in the Alleghany program at 11 miles. NC 221 provides access along much of the upper section. The South Fork New River confluence at the lower end is worth targeting — fresh fish from both systems will stage at the junction. 563 fish annually with a slightly heavier March event. All three species. 11.0 mi 36.5200, -81.2000 ↗
Stocking Event Brook Trout Rainbow Trout Brown Trout Total
March 120 120 60 300
April 105 105 53 263
Annual Total 225 225 113 563
2026 Stocking Week
Apr 5 – Apr 11

Source: NCWRC 2026 Master Trout Stocking List — Alleghany County District 7 · NCWRC 2026 Weekly Hatchery Supported Stocking Schedule. March stocking week unconfirmed — April stocking confirmed week of Apr 5–11. Dates subject to change — verify at ncwildlife.gov before your trip.

Hatchery Meadow Fork SR 1143 Bridge to NC 18 · 6 miles · 400 fish annually · Brook, Rainbow, Brown · March & April
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Stream / Section Miles GPS
Meadow Fork — SR 1143 Bridge to NC 18 Six miles from the SR 1143 Bridge at the upper boundary downstream to NC 18. Meadow Fork receives equal March and April events — 200 fish per event, 400 annually. All three species. SR 1143 and NC 18 provide clear boundary access landmarks at each end of the stocked section. A solid mid-tier stream with good road access at both boundaries. 6.0 mi 36.5100, -81.1800 ↗
Stocking Event Brook Trout Rainbow Trout Brown Trout Total
March 80 80 40 200
April 80 80 40 200
Annual Total 160 160 80 400
2026 Stocking Week
Apr 26 – May 2

Source: NCWRC 2026 Master Trout Stocking List — Alleghany County District 7 · NCWRC 2026 Weekly Hatchery Supported Stocking Schedule. March stocking week unconfirmed — April stocking confirmed week of Apr 26–May 2. Dates subject to change — verify at ncwildlife.gov before your trip.

Hatchery Big Glade Creek Headwaters on SR 1113 to SR 1422 Bridge · 8 miles · 158 fish annually · Brook, Rainbow, Brown · March & April
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Stream / Section Miles GPS
Big Glade Creek — Headwaters on SR 1113 to SR 1422 Bridge Eight miles from the headwaters on SR 1113 downstream to the SR 1422 Bridge. Big Glade Creek is one of the lighter-stocked streams in the county at 158 fish annually — best fished in the days immediately following the March or April stocking event. SR 1113 at the upper end and SR 1422 Bridge at the lower end provide clear access landmarks. A quiet, low-pressure option for anglers who want to avoid the crowds that can build on the larger county streams after stocking. 8.0 mi 36.5300, -81.1600 ↗
Stocking Event Brook Trout Rainbow Trout Brown Trout Total
March 33 33 17 83
April 30 30 15 75
Annual Total 63 63 32 158
2026 Stocking Week
Apr 26 – May 2

Source: NCWRC 2026 Master Trout Stocking List — Alleghany County District 7 · NCWRC 2026 Weekly Hatchery Supported Stocking Schedule. March stocking week unconfirmed — April stocking confirmed week of Apr 26–May 2. Dates subject to change — verify at ncwildlife.gov before your trip.

Hatchery Piney Fork SR 1142 Bridge to Laurel Springs Post Office · 4 miles · 326 fish annually · Brook, Rainbow, Brown · March & April
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Stream / Section Miles GPS
Piney Fork — SR 1142 Bridge to Laurel Springs Post Office Four miles from the SR 1142 Bridge at the upper boundary downstream to the Laurel Springs Post Office — one of the more distinctive lower boundary landmarks in the county program. Equal March and April events at 163 fish each. All three species. Tight stream character typical of smaller Alleghany County tributaries. The Laurel Springs Post Office provides a well-known community landmark for locating the lower boundary end of the stocked section. 4.0 mi 36.5400, -81.2200 ↗
Stocking Event Brook Trout Rainbow Trout Brown Trout Total
March 65 65 33 163
April 65 65 33 163
Annual Total 130 130 66 326
2026 Stocking Week
Apr 5 – Apr 11

Source: NCWRC 2026 Master Trout Stocking List — Alleghany County District 7 · NCWRC 2026 Weekly Hatchery Supported Stocking Schedule. March stocking week unconfirmed — April stocking confirmed week of Apr 5–11. Dates subject to change — verify at ncwildlife.gov before your trip.

Hatchery Bledsoe Creek Headwaters on SR 1135 to SR 1172 Bridge · 5 miles · 280 fish annually · Brook, Rainbow, Brown · March & April
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Stream / Section Miles GPS
Bledsoe Creek — Headwaters on SR 1135 to SR 1172 Bridge Five miles from the headwaters on SR 1135 downstream to the SR 1172 Bridge. Bledsoe Creek receives slightly unequal stocking events — 150 fish in March and 130 in April. All three species. SR 1135 and SR 1172 provide clear road access at both ends of the stocked section. A smaller stream with tighter casting quarters — short-line nymphing and precise presentation will out-fish casting distance here. 5.0 mi 36.4900, -81.1900 ↗
Stocking Event Brook Trout Rainbow Trout Brown Trout Total
March 60 60 30 150
April 52 52 26 130
Annual Total 112 112 56 280
2026 Stocking Weeks
March April

Source: NCWRC 2026 Master Trout Stocking List — Alleghany County District 7 · NCWRC 2026 Weekly Hatchery Supported Stocking Schedule. Stocking months confirmed (March and April) — specific weeks not listed on the weekly HS schedule. Dates subject to change — verify at ncwildlife.gov before your trip.

Hatchery Big Pine Creek SR 1461 Bridge at BRP to Brush Creek Confluence · 3 miles · 500 fish annually · Brook, Rainbow, Brown · March & April
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Blue Ridge Parkway Access at Upper Boundary

The upper boundary of Big Pine Creek's stocked section is the SR 1461 Bridge at the Blue Ridge Parkway — one of the most scenic access points in the county program. The BRP crossing provides a natural landmark and easy access to the upper end of the stocked water.

Stream / Section Miles GPS
Big Pine Creek — SR 1461 Bridge at Blue Ridge Parkway to Brush Creek Confluence Three miles from the SR 1461 Bridge at the Blue Ridge Parkway downstream to the Brush Creek confluence. At 500 fish annually across equal March and April events, Big Pine Creek punches above its weight for a 3-mile stream — a relatively high stocking density that makes it productive immediately post-stocking. The Brush Creek confluence at the lower end creates a holding zone where fish from both streams stage together. All three species. The BRP upper boundary is both a practical access point and a scenic starting place for a morning on the water. 3.0 mi 36.5100, -81.1000 ↗
Stocking Event Brook Trout Rainbow Trout Brown Trout Total
March 100 100 50 250
April 100 100 50 250
Annual Total 200 200 100 500
2026 Stocking Week
Apr 12 – Apr 18

Source: NCWRC 2026 Master Trout Stocking List — Alleghany County District 7 · NCWRC 2026 Weekly Hatchery Supported Stocking Schedule. March stocking week unconfirmed — April stocking confirmed week of Apr 12–18. Dates subject to change — verify at ncwildlife.gov before your trip.

Hatchery Pine Swamp Creek SR 1125 Bridge to Little River Confluence · 5 miles · 100 fish annually · Brook, Rainbow, Brown · March only
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March Only — No April Stocking Event

Pine Swamp Creek is the only stream in Alleghany County that does not receive an April stocking. One March event only — 100 fish total. If this is your target water, plan your trip around the March window. Waiting until April means the season is already over for this stream.

Stream / Section Miles GPS
Pine Swamp Creek — SR 1125 Bridge to Little River Confluence Five miles from the SR 1125 Bridge at the upper boundary downstream to the Little River confluence. Pine Swamp Creek is the lightest-stocked water in the county at 100 fish — a single March event. The Little River confluence at the lower end is worth targeting immediately after the stocking as fish from both waters can stage at the junction. All three species in the single March event. SR 1125 and the Little River confluence provide clear landmarks at each end. 5.0 mi 36.4700, -81.1400 ↗
Stocking Event Brook Trout Rainbow Trout Brown Trout Total
March 40 40 20 100
Annual Total 40 40 20 100
2026 Stocking Week
March

Source: NCWRC 2026 Master Trout Stocking List — Alleghany County District 7 · NCWRC 2026 Weekly Hatchery Supported Stocking Schedule. March only — no April stocking event. Specific March week not listed on the weekly HS schedule. Dates subject to change — verify at ncwildlife.gov before your trip.

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📅 2026 Stocking Calendar — Alleghany County
Verify all dates at ncwildlife.gov before your trip · Source: NCWRC 2026 Master Trout Stocking List, District 7
Stream Type Stocking Month(s) Total Fish
Little River HS March · April 2,100
Brush Creek HS March · April 1,145
Prather Creek HS March · April 563
Big Pine Creek HS March · April 500
Meadow Fork HS March · April 400
Piney Fork HS March · April 326
Bledsoe Creek HS March · April 280
Big Glade Creek HS March · April 158
Pine Swamp Creek HS March only 100
County Total — — 5,572
Also Fishing Nearby?

Alleghany County borders several trout fishing counties — each with their own stocking schedules and stream character.

About Alleghany County trout fishing: Alleghany County, NC offers 9 hatchery-supported trout streams totaling 5,572 fish in 2026. All waters are in the New River drainage in NCWRC District 7. Streams include: Little River (15.5 miles, 2,100 fish), Brush Creek (10 miles, 1,145 fish), Prather Creek (11 miles, 563 fish), Big Pine Creek (3 miles, 500 fish — Blue Ridge Parkway access), Meadow Fork (6 miles, 400 fish), Piney Fork (4 miles, 326 fish), Bledsoe Creek (5 miles, 280 fish), Big Glade Creek (8 miles, 158 fish), and Pine Swamp Creek (5 miles, 100 fish — March only). No Delayed Harvest fisheries. Stocking window is March and April only — no summer or fall events. Located in northwestern NC near Sparta. A valid NC fishing license is required. · Data source: NCWRC 2026 Master Trout Stocking List, District 7 · Last updated: 2026 · Stocking dates subject to change — verify at ncwildlife.gov before fishing.