Stream / River · Burke
Catawba River
Official trout-water information for Catawba River in Burke, North Carolina.
CountyBurke
RegionNCWRC District 8
Water typeStream / River
Wild statusNot documented
1current plan record
0stocking history records
1documented reach
3access evidence records
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 35.75623, -81.79077
- Mapped source length
- 9.92 miles
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Fishery
Documented trout
- Brown Trout
Management
1 documented reach
Muddy Creek to City of Morganton water intake dam
Length: 9.92 miles
Classification: Special Regulation Trout Waters
Reach flags: Special-regulation area
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
Stocking
Published stocking information
Current plans and schedules
Access evidence
3 matched records
MORGANTON GREENWAY
Evidence type: canoe access
Ownership: City of Morganton
Features: Accessible, Canoe access, Fishing pier, Shore fishing
NORTH BEND
Evidence type: boat launch
Ownership: NC WRC
Features: Accessible, Boat ramp, Canoe access
WATERMILL BRIDGE
Evidence type: canoe access
Ownership: Burke County
Features: Canoe access, Shore fishing
Regulations
Reach-specific notes
Harvest regulation
Water-specific regulations apply.
Restrictions
Consult posted signs and current NCWRC regulations for this designated reach.