Fishing in Montgomery County, North Carolina
Seat: Troy. NCWRC District 6.
- 3lakes
- 13launches
- 1trout streams
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Montgomery County through an angler’s eyes
Troy is the seat of Montgomery County, a District 6 county for NCWRC. Land in Montgomery County totals 492 square miles, water 10.
3 lake pages fall in the county, the largest being Badin Lake. There are 13 launches mapped here: 13 inland, 0 coastal or joint. 1 county streams carry an NCWRC trout class.
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NCWRC access areas, USACE, USFS, OpenStreetMap and NC DCM, checked October 2026.
Lakes in Montgomery County
- Badin Lakelake, 5,355 acres, 7 launches
- Lake Tillerylake, 5,260 acres, 6 launches
- Tuckertown Reservoirreservoir, 2,560 acres, 4 launches
Streams across Montgomery County
- Yadkin Riverriver, Hatchery Supported, 7 launches
- Uwharrie Riverriver, 3 launches
- Pee Dee Riverriver, 5 launches
- Little River, Montgomery Countyriver, 1 launch
Flow in Montgomery County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Pee Dee R At Hwy731 Bl Lk Tillery Nr Norwood, Nc | 3,700 cfs, 5.28 ft gage height | Nov 14 7:15 am |
| Uwharrie River Near Eldorado, Nc | 12 cfs, 2.01 ft gage height | Nov 14 7:00 am |
| Little River Near Star, Nc | 3 cfs, 1.16 ft gage height | Nov 14 6:30 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 14, 2026 7:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Launch sites across Montgomery County
Freshwater ramps of Montgomery County (13)
- Circle DriveBadin Lake, 3 lanes, 39 trailer spaces, restrooms, 3 docks
- Clarks CreekPee Dee River, 1 lane, 11 trailer spaces, restrooms
- Cove Boat LaunchBadin Lake, boat ramp
- Deep Water Boat Launch, boat ramp
- LakemontBadin Lake, 2 lanes, 49 trailer spaces, 1 dock
- Lillys BridgeLake Tillery, 2 lanes, 38 trailer spaces, restrooms, 3 docks
- Low Water BridgeUwharrie River, paddle access, 9 trailer spaces
- NC Hwy 109Uwharrie River, paddle access, 5 trailer spaces
- Swift IslandLake Tillery, 4 lanes, 100 trailer spaces, 2 docks
- TroyLittle River, 1 lane, 6 trailer spaces, 1 dock
- Uwarrie RiverUwharrie River, paddle access, 20 trailer spaces
- Boat launch, Badin LakeBadin Lake, boat ramp
- Boat launch, Badin LakeBadin Lake, boat ramp
NCWRC Boating Access Areas and Public Fishing Areas, USACE, USFS and OpenStreetMap slipways.
Nearest NCWRC stocking to Montgomery County
| Lake | Distance from Troy | 2026 stocking |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Tillery | 12 miles | 27,000 1-2 in striped bass |
| Badin Lake | 14 miles | 64,000 1-2 in striped bass |
| Long Lake | 19 miles | 3,600 8-12 in channel catfish |
| Tuckertown Reservoir | 21 miles | 13,000 1-2 in striped bass |
| Luke Marion Pond | 27 miles | 1,500 8-12 in channel catfish |
| Indian Camp Lake | 30 miles | 1,100 8-12 in channel catfish |
NCWRC 2026 stocking lists.
Inland limits in Montgomery County
| Species | Daily creel | Size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 5 a day | 14 in minimum | No closed season |
| Crappie | no creel limit | no size limit | No closed season |
| Sunfish | no creel limit | no size limit | No closed season |
| Striped and Bodie bass | 4 a day | 20 in minimum | No closed season |
| White bass | 10 a day | no size limit | No closed season |
| Walleye | 8 a day | no size limit | No closed season |
| Rock and Roanoke bass | no creel limit | no size limit | No closed season |
| Blue, channel and flathead catfish | no creel limit | no size limit | No closed season |
| Trout (undesignated waters) | 7 a day | no size limit | No closed season |
NCWRC 2026-27 inland regulations; rows chosen by the county seat position against I-95 and I-77.
Tackle sellers in Montgomery County
Shops in Montgomery County
- Deaton's Tackle Shopbait and tackle shop, Troy
- Morgan Bait Distributorsbait and tackle shop, Biscoe
- The Wapiti Project, LLCbait and tackle shop, Biscoe
- Bob's Sporting Goodssporting goods store, Biscoe
- Lilly's Bridge Marinamarina, Mount Gilead
- Lillys Bridge Access Areamarina,
- Pinehaven Marinamarina, New London
- Swift Island Lake Tillery Boat Accessmarina, Mt Gilead
Just around Montgomery County
Towns of Montgomery County
- Troypop. 2,850
- Biscoepop. 1,848
- Mount Gileadpop. 1,171
- Candorpop. 813
- Starpop. 806
Bordering counties, Montgomery County
- Stanly County19 miles west
- Moore County24 miles east
- Richmond County24 miles south
- Anson County27 miles southwest
A look around Montgomery County
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Questions people send about Montgomery County
How many boat ramps serve Montgomery County?
13 launches on the map: 13 inland, 0 tidal.
Where should a first trip in Montgomery County go?
Badin Lake, 5,355 acres.
Are there sounds in Montgomery County?
No, it lies wholly inland.
Which office runs fishing in Montgomery County?
NCWRC District 6.
Which counters sell bait in Montgomery County?
Try Deaton's Tackle Shop; there are 8 listed.
Is a guide available to hire in Montgomery County?
Nobody is based here; the guides page lists the rest.
Where does NCWRC stock in Montgomery County?
No stocking is listed for 2026.
Which town is the Montgomery County seat?
Troy, the seat.
What license fee applies in Montgomery County?
Inland waters take an NCWRC inland fishing license from age 16 ($32 resident, $56 nonresident).
Start in Montgomery County
Spot pages list fees, access and limits.