Big Laurel Creek: Wild and hatchery
supported trout are in abundance where this
popular waterway meets the North Fork near
Hwy 88.The entire creek runs about 9 miles
to the state line.
36.4678, -81.6438
Chinquapin Lake: Located in Ashe
County, this mad-made lake is owned and
maintained by the Ashe County Wildlife Club
and stocked by the North Carolina Wildlife
Resources Commission under Delayed Harvest
regulations. Brook, brown and rainbow trout
are abundant and may only be fished using
artificial lures having one hook. No fish
may be possessed from October first until
the first Saturday in June. Between the
first Saturday in June and September 30th
there is no lure restriction and anglers are
subject to a seven fish creel limit.
Chinquapin Lake is near Jefferson, North
Carolina. From Jefferson, NC take NC Hwy 88
East approximately 10 miles then take a left
at the Upper Mountain Agricultural Research
Station on Big Peak Creek Rd. Go four miles
on the gravel road until the pavement
begins. The entrance to Chinquapin Lake is
the first road on the right.
This is an ideal spot for the entire family
and it is also accessible to handicapped
persons. There is a shooting range nearby so
don’t be shocked if you happen to hear
gunfire at times but have no fear…the fish
are used to the noise and it doesn’t hamper
the fishing.
Cranberry Creek: A local favorite,
this is a nice large creek which is hatchery
supported from the Alleghany county line
across Hwy. 88 traveling twelve miles to the
South Fork of the New River at the Hwy. 221
bridge.
36.420559, -81.473938
Helton Creek: Managed under delayed
harvest regulations, this very popular
stream offers 11 miles of fishing on the New
River all the way to the Virginia state
line. Just south of the state line is a
stretch running along Hwy. 194 which is
teeming with wild trout.
36.4365, -81.2932
Helton Creek: Managed under delayed
harvest regulations, this very popular
stream offers 11 miles of fishing on the New
River all the way to the Virginia state
line. Just south of the state line is a
stretch running along Hwy. 194 which is
teeming with wild trout.
36.5433, -81.4342
North Fork of the New River: Running
from Hwy 194 and along Hwy 88, this is a
large stream which is hatchery supported in
several spots along its course.
36.4329, -81.6368
South Fork of the New River: Locals
say this stream is home to monster wild
browns in some spots but especially near the
community of Todd.
36.3092, -81.595741
Three Top Creek: Ten miles of
hatchery supported stream which includes a
good number of wild trout as well. Some
monsters have been caught here, many of them
over twenty inches.
36.3612, -81.5916
Here
are some additional favorite locations in Ashe
County.
CREEK
GPS
Beaver Creek: Hatchery supported
stream. Go south from Jefferson on Hwy 221
then left on Hwy 163.The creek runs about 8
miles.
36.3748, -81.4777
Big Horse Creek: Hatchery supported
stream accessible at the bridge on Big Horse
Creek Road. Hatchery supported.
36.5612, -81.5390
Buffalo Creek: Roughly 5 miles south
of Lansing to the junction of NC 194/88 & SR
1131, 6 miles. Hatchery supported.
36.4658, -81.5113
Hoskins Fork: Go south from Lansing
then take Hwy 88. The stream is half a mile
past Sutherland Road on the left side. The
stream runs to the North Fork of the New
River, 12 miles. Hatchery supported.
36.3889, -81.6990
Nathan’s Creek: From Hwy 88 in
Jefferson, take Hwy 16 to Hwy 221 approx. 5
miles. Hatchery supported. GPS: 36.4630,
-81.3774
Old Fields Creek: Hwy 221 south out of
Jefferson approx. 8 miles till you see
Indian Lake Dr. 2000 ft. on the left side of
the road. Hatchery supported.
36.3355, -81.5280
Peak Creek: Hwy 88 approx. 14 miles
then left on Big Peak Creek Rd. The stream
is roughly 2000 feet on the left. Hatchery
supported.
36.4023, -81.3106
Pine Swamp Creek: Hwy 221 south out
of Jefferson and turn right on Hwy 163. Go
approx. 5 miles then turn right on Phillips
Gap Road. Go approx. 1000 ft to fork in the
road. Take the left fork onto Dick Phillips
Road. The stream is on the left approx. 7/10
mi. Hatchery supported.
36.2983, -81.4560
Roan Creek: Take Hwy 88 east out of
Jefferson approx. 8 miles. The stream is on
the right side of Hwy 88 adjacent to Low Gap
Rd.
36.3943, -81.3690
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