Stream / River · Ashe
Big Laurel Creek
Official trout-water information for Big Laurel Creek in Ashe, North Carolina.
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 36.51624, -81.65166
- Mapped source length
- 9.16 miles
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Fishery
Documented trout
Species are not identified in the matched state records.
Management
3 documented reaches
entire stream
Length: 7.95 miles
Classification: Hatchery Supported Trout Waters, Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
waters on Pond Mountain Game Land, Ashe County, are classified as Wild Trout Waters unless otherwise noted
Length: 1.22 miles
Classification: Hatchery Supported Trout Waters, Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
S.R. 1315 bridge to confluence with North Fork New River
Length: 0.00 miles
Classification: Hatchery Supported Trout Waters, Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: NCWRC PMTW Search
Stocking
Published stocking information
Current plans and schedules
Regulations
Reach-specific notes
Harvest regulation
Seven trout per day with no minimum length; the stream season closes March 1 through the first Friday in April.
Restrictions
No bait restriction during the open season; reservoir exceptions and current NCWRC rules may apply.
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
Seven trout per day with no minimum length; the stream season closes March 1 through the first Friday in April.
Restrictions
No bait restriction during the open season; reservoir exceptions and current NCWRC rules may apply.