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Middle Fork South Fork New River

North Carolina, United States

4.4Β·146 catches

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Middle Fork South Fork New River fishing reports

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Brown trout

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Brook trout

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Brook trout

17 in Β· 2 lb

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Brook trout

14 in Β· 2 lb

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Sea trout

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Rainbow trout

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General info

Middle Fork South Fork New River is a stream located in Watauga County, North Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Brown trout, and Brook trout.

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36Β°09β€²58.5β€³N 81Β°38β€²51.9β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Middle Fork South Fork New River, NC

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in North Carolina can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 15, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Middle Fork South Fork New River fishing

the Middle Fork South Fork New River is a stream located in Watauga County, North Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
36Β°09β€²58.5β€³N 81Β°38β€²51.9β€³W
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The most common species in the Middle Fork South Fork New River are:
  • Rainbow trout - 23 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brown trout - 16 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brook trout - 13 members reported to have caught this fish
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