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Grassy Knob Branch

Official trout-water information for Grassy Knob Branch in Yancey, North Carolina.

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CountyYancey
RegionNCWRC District 8
Water typeStream / River
Wild statusNot documented
0current plan records
0stocking history records
1documented reach
0access evidence records

Location and source context

Waterbody overview

Mapped source length
1.20 miles

Classification

Designations and characteristics

Designations

  • Catch and Release/Artificial Flies and Lures Only Trout Waters

Characteristics

  • Not documented

Fishery

Documented trout

Species are not identified in the matched state records.

Management

1 documented reach

portion of Upper Creek from headwaters to South Toe River, including tributaries

Length: 1.20 miles

Classification: Catch and Release/Artificial Flies and Lures Only Trout Waters

Reach flags: Year-round catch and release

Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026

Official reach source

Regulations

Reach-specific notes

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.