Stream / River · Haywood
Richland Creek
Official trout-water information for Richland Creek in Haywood, North Carolina.
CountyHaywood
RegionNCWRC District 9
Water typeStream / River
Wild statusNot documented
1current plan record
0stocking history records
1documented reach
1access evidence record
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 35.49831, -82.98008
- Town
- Waynesville
- Mapped source length
- 2.33 miles
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Fishery
Documented trout
- Brook Trout
- Brown Trout
- Rainbow Trout
Management
1 documented reach
Russ Avenue [U.S. 276] bridge to U.S. 19 bridge
Length: 2.33 miles
Classification: Hatchery Supported Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
Stocking
Published stocking information
Current plans and schedules
Access evidence
1 matched record
VANCE STREET PARK
Evidence type: fishing pier
Ownership: TOWN OF WAYNESVILLE
Features: Accessible, Fishing pier, Shore fishing
Regulations
Reach-specific notes
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.