Stream / River · Cherokee
Valley River
Official trout-water information for Valley River in Cherokee, North Carolina.
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 35.20011, -83.83408
- Mapped source length
- 25.60 miles
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Fishery
Documented trout
- Brook Trout
- Brown Trout
- Rainbow Trout
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: 0.50 miles
Classification: Hatchery Supported Trout Waters, Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
S.R. 1359 to U.S. 19 business bridge in Murphy
Length: 25.10 miles
Classification: Hatchery Supported Trout Waters, Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
Stocking
Published stocking information
Current plans and schedules
Access evidence
3 matched records
ANDREWS
Evidence type: fishing pier
Ownership: TOWN OF ANDREWS
Features: Fishing pier
KONEHETE PARK
Evidence type: shore fishing
Ownership: CHEROKEE COUNTY
Features: Shore fishing
VALLEY RIVER
Evidence type: canoe access
Ownership: CHEROKEE COUNTY
Features: Accessible, Canoe access, Fishing pier, 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.