Stream / River · Henderson
Green River
Official trout-water information for Green River in Henderson, North Carolina.
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 35.26397, -82.37770
- Mapped source length
- 5.25 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 Green River Game Land, Henderson and Polk counties, are classified as Wild Trout Waters unless otherwise noted
Length: 2.79 miles
Classification: Hatchery Supported Trout Waters, Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
Lake Summit powerhouse to game lands boundary
Length: 0.21 miles
Classification: Hatchery Supported Trout Waters, Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
I-26 bridge to Henderson/Polk Co. line
Length: 2.25 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
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.