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Ararat River

North Carolina, United States

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Rainbow trout

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General info

Ararat River is a stream located in Surry County, North Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Brown trout, and Brook trout.

Location

36Β°24β€²38.4β€³N 80Β°33β€²58.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Ararat 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 11, 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 Ararat River fishing

the Ararat River is a stream located in Surry County, North Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
36Β°24β€²38.4β€³N 80Β°33β€²58.2β€³W
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The most common species in the Ararat River are:
  • Rainbow trout - 31 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brown trout - 22 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brook trout - 15 members reported to have caught this fish
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