Stream / River · Transylvania
Bear Creek
Official trout-water information for Bear Creek in Transylvania, North Carolina.
CountyTransylvania
RegionNCWRC District 9
Water typeStream / River
Wild statusWild Trout Waters
0current plan records
0stocking history records
2documented reaches
0access evidence records
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 35.05829, -82.91712
- Mapped source length
- 2.09 miles
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Fishery
Documented trout
Species are not identified in the matched state records.
Management
2 documented reaches
waters on Toxaway Game Land, Transylvania County, are classified as Wild Trout Waters unless otherwise noted
Length: 1.84 miles
Classification: Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
waters on Gorges State Park, Transylvania County, are classified as Wild Trout Waters unless otherwise noted
Length: 0.25 miles
Classification: Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
Regulations
Reach-specific notes
Harvest regulation
Four trout per day, each at least seven inches; season is open year-round.
Restrictions
Artificial lures with one single hook only; possessing natural bait while fishing is unlawful.
Harvest regulation
Four trout per day, each at least seven inches; season is open year-round.
Restrictions
Artificial lures with one single hook only; possessing natural bait while fishing is unlawful.