Stream / River · Burke
Linville River
Official trout-water information for Linville River in Burke, North Carolina.
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 35.82612, -81.86652
- Mapped source length
- 15.72 miles
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Fishery
Documented trout
- Brook Trout
- Brown Trout
- Rainbow Trout
Management
2 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: 14.49 miles
Classification: Hatchery Supported Trout Waters, Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
portion below Lake James power-house from upstream bridge on S.R. 1223 to Muddy Creek
Length: 1.23 miles
Classification: Hatchery Supported Trout Waters, Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
Stocking
Published stocking information
Current plans and schedules
Access evidence
6 matched records
LINVILLE GORGE (BABEL TOWERS TRAIL)
Evidence type: shore fishing
Ownership: US FOREST SERVICE
Features: Shore fishing
LINVILLE GORGE (BYNUM BLUFF TRAIL)
Evidence type: shore fishing
Ownership: US FOREST SERVICE
Features: Shore fishing
LINVILLE GORGE (CABIN TRAIL)
Evidence type: shore fishing
Ownership: US FOREST SERVICE
Features: Shore fishing
LINVILLE GORGE (CONLEY COVE TRAIL)
Evidence type: shore fishing
Ownership: US FOREST SERVICE
Features: Shore fishing
LINVILLE GORGE (FALLS TRAIL)
Evidence type: shore fishing
Ownership: US FOREST SERVICE
Features: Shore fishing
LINVILLE GORGE (PINE GAP TRAIL)
Evidence type: shore fishing
Ownership: US FOREST SERVICE
Features: 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
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.