Stream / River · Yancey
Middle Creek
Official trout-water information for Middle Creek in Yancey, North Carolina.
CountyYancey
RegionNCWRC District 8
Water typeStream / River
Wild statusWild Trout Waters
0current plan records
0stocking history records
2documented reaches
0access evidence records
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 35.40471, -82.78060
- Mapped source length
- 5.73 miles
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Fishery
Documented trout
Species are not identified in the matched state records.
Management
2 documented reaches
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: 2.51 miles
Classification: Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
game land boundary to mouth
Length: 3.22 miles
Classification: Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
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.