Stream / River · Mitchell
Green Creek
Official trout-water information for Green Creek in Mitchell, North Carolina.
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 35.35904, -83.33307
- Mapped source length
- 2.17 miles
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Fishery
Documented trout
Species are not identified in the matched state records.
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: 1.05 miles
Classification: Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
waters on Nantahala National Forest Game Land, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Macon, Swain and Transylvania counties, are classified as Wild Trout Waters unless otherwise noted
Length: 1.11 miles
Classification: Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
headwaters to Green Creek bridge, except where posted against trespassing
Length: 0.00 miles
Classification: Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: NCWRC PMTW Search
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
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
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.