Stream / River · Polk
Green River
Official trout-water information for Green River in Polk, North Carolina.
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 35.27894, -82.33150
- Mapped source length
- 13.53 miles
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Fishery
Documented trout
- Brook Trout
- Brown Trout
- Rainbow Trout
Management
5 documented reaches
I-26 bridge to Henderson/Polk Co. line
Length: 2.25 miles
Classification: Delayed Harvest Trout Waters, Hatchery Supported Trout Waters, Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
waters on Green River Game Land, Henderson and Polk counties, are classified as Wild Trout Waters unless otherwise noted
Length: 2.79 miles
Classification: Delayed Harvest Trout Waters, Hatchery Supported Trout Waters, Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
Fishtop Falls Access Area to the confluence with Cove Creek
Length: 2.63 miles
Classification: Delayed Harvest Trout Waters, Hatchery Supported Trout Waters, Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
Mouth of Cove Creek to the natural gas pipeline crossing
Length: 4.19 miles
Classification: Delayed Harvest Trout Waters, Hatchery Supported Trout Waters, Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
Henderson/Polk Co. line to Fishtop Falls Access Area
Length: 1.68 miles
Classification: Delayed Harvest Trout Waters, Hatchery Supported Trout Waters, Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
Stocking
Published stocking information
Current plans and schedules
Access evidence
2 matched records
BIG ROCK
Evidence type: canoe access
Ownership: NC WRC
Features: Canoe access, Shore fishing
FISHTOP
Evidence type: canoe access
Ownership: NC WRC
Features: Canoe access, 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
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 harvest from October 1 through the Friday before the first Saturday in June; seasonal harvest rules apply afterward.
Catch-and-release regulation
Catch and release under delayed-harvest rules from October 1 through the Friday before the first Saturday in June.
Restrictions
Seasonal lure, single-hook, youth-only, and harvest rules apply; consult current NCWRC regulations.
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.