Stream / River · Caldwell
Buffalo Creek
Official trout-water information for Buffalo Creek in Caldwell, North Carolina.
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 36.19897, -81.56019
- Mapped source length
- 6.56 miles
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Fishery
Documented trout
Species are not identified in the matched state records.
Management
4 documented reaches
mouth of Joe?s Creek to McCloud Branch
Length: 1.64 miles
Classification: Hatchery Supported Trout Waters, Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
waters on Three Top Mountain Game Land, Ashe County, are classified as Wild Trout Waters unless otherwise noted
Length: 0.14 miles
Classification: Hatchery Supported Trout Waters, Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
mouth of Joes Creek to McCloud Branch
Length: 0.00 miles
Classification: Hatchery Supported Trout Waters, Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: NCWRC PMTW Search
Watauga Co. line to Long Ridge Branch including tributaries on game lands
Length: 4.79 miles
Classification: Hatchery Supported Trout Waters, Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
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.
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.