Deep River Fishing
Randolph County plus 4 other counties.
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Angling the Deep River
NCWRC and USGS maps carry the Deep River, a river, through Randolph County plus 4 other counties. About 110 miles are mapped in-state. From the mapped midpoint, Randleman is about 4 miles away.
Readings come from 2 active gauges. 3 launches give boat access.
The Deep River right now
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Deep River At Ramseur, Nc | 124 cfs, 1.09 ft gage height | Nov 14 7:45 am |
| Deep River At Moncure, Nc | 108 cfs, 1.20 ft gage height | Nov 14 8:00 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 14, 2026 8:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Ramps on the Deep River
- Worthville Road1 lane, 3 trailer spaces, Randolph County, inland waters
- US Hwy 15/501 Lee Countypaddle access, 6 trailer spaces, Lee County, inland waters
- US Hwy 421 Lee Countypaddle access, 6 trailer spaces, Lee County, inland waters
NCWRC Boating Access Areas, USACE, USFS and OpenStreetMap; midpoint from the NCWRC trout layer or USGS NHDPlus lines.
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NCWRC tables name the Deep River in these rules:
| Species | Size limit | Daily creel |
|---|---|---|
| Crappie (Black And White) | 8-inch minimum | 20 in combination |
| Sunfish (Except Crappie, Rock Bass, & Roanoke Bass) | None | 30 in combination, including no more than 12 redbreast sunfish |
| 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 |
| 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. All North Carolina limits.
Short drives from Deep River
More lakes near Deep River
- Randleman Lake1 mile
- Hagan-Stone Lake8 miles
- Lake Lucas9 miles
- Hester Park Pond10 miles
Tackle counters around Deep River
- Dave's Tournament Tacklebait and tackle shop, Jamestown, 10 miles
- K & J Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Jamestown, 10 miles
- Fishing Fever Tacklebait and tackle shop, High Point, 10 miles
- Marina'smarina, High Point, 11 miles
- Maverick's Custom Baitsbait and tackle shop, Trinity, 12 miles
Home bases near Deep River
- Randleman4 miles
- Pleasant Garden7 miles
- Archdale8 miles
- Trinity10 miles
Rivers around the Deep River
- Uwharrie River18 miles
- Little River, Montgomery County29 miles
- Yadkin River33 miles
- Pee Dee River41 miles
County pages tied to Deep River
- Randolph County
- Moore County
- Chatham County
- Lee County
- Guilford County
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What to know about the Deep River
Which county holds the Deep River?
It crosses Randolph County, Moore County, Chatham County, Lee County and Guilford County.
Is the Deep River trout water?
NCWRC gives it no trout designation.
Does NCWRC stock the Deep River?
Neither 2026 list names it.
Where can I see Deep River flows?
There are 2 USGS gauges, listed above.
Is the Deep River good for a kayak?
3 launches on file, led by Worthville Road.
What rules apply on the Deep River?
Crappie (Black And White): 8-inch minimum, 20 in combination; Sunfish (Except Crappie, Rock Bass, & Roanoke Bass): None, 30 in combination, including no more than 12 redbreast sunfish.
Must anglers on the Deep River carry a license?
Inland waters take an NCWRC inland fishing license from age 16 ($32 resident, $56 nonresident).
Which counter sells bait nearest the Deep River?
The nearest listing is Dave's Tournament Tackle, 10 miles off.
Which town makes a base on the Deep River?
Randleman, at about 4 miles.
Block out a day for the Deep River
Flow and rules first, then the drive.