Stream / River · Transylvania
Davidson River
Official trout-water information for Davidson River in Transylvania, North Carolina.
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 35.28486, -82.74189
- Mapped source length
- 11.04 miles
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Fishery
Documented trout
- Brook Trout
- Brown Trout
- Rainbow Trout
Management
3 documented reaches
waters on Pisgah National Forest Game Land, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Transylvania, Watauga and Yancey counties, are classified as Wild Trout Waters unless otherwise noted
Length: 0.01 miles
Classification: Catch and Release/Artificial Flies and Lures Only Trout Waters, Hatchery Supported Trout Waters, Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
headwaters to Avery Creek, excluding Avery Creek, Looking Glass Creek, Grogan Creek, Cedar Rock Creek (tributary to the Davidson River at Bobby N. Setzer State Fish Hatchery), and John Rock Branch
Length: 8.77 miles
Classification: Catch and Release/Artificial Flies and Lures Only Trout Waters, Hatchery Supported Trout Waters, Wild Trout Waters
Reach flags: Year-round catch and release
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
Avery Creek to lower U.S. Forest Service boundary line
Length: 2.26 miles
Classification: Catch and Release/Artificial Flies and Lures Only Trout Waters, Hatchery Supported Trout Waters, Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
Stocking
Published stocking information
Current plans and schedules
Access evidence
3 matched records
COONTREE
Evidence type: fishing pier
Ownership: US FOREST SERVICE
Features: Accessible, Fishing pier, Shore fishing
PISGAH CENTER FOR WILDLIFE EDUCATION
Evidence type: fishing pier
Ownership: NC WRC
Features: Accessible, Fishing pier, Shore fishing
SYCAMORE FLATS
Evidence type: fishing pier
Ownership: US FOREST SERVICE
Features: Accessible, Fishing pier, Shore fishing
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
No trout may be harvested or possessed.
Catch-and-release regulation
Catch and release only; season is open year-round.
Restrictions
Artificial flies and 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.