Little River, Montgomery County Fishing
Montgomery County, Randolph County and Richmond County.
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The Little River, Montgomery County, sized up
The river called the Little River, Montgomery County flows across Montgomery County, Randolph County and Richmond County. Its North Carolina length on the map is about 53 miles. About 4 miles separate it from Star.
1 active gauge report from the channel. Access records list 1 launch.
The Little River, Montgomery County right now
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Put-ins along the Little River, Montgomery County
- Troy1 lane, 6 trailer spaces, 1 dock, Montgomery 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 lists no rule for the Little River, Montgomery County by name.
| 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.
Out from Little River, Montgomery County
Lakes within a drive of Little River, Montgomery County
- Badin Lake17 miles
- Lake Tillery19 miles
- Lake Lucas21 miles
- Tuckertown Reservoir23 miles
Pick up bait near Little River, Montgomery County
- The Wapiti Project, LLCbait and tackle shop, Biscoe, 6 miles
- Deaton's Tackle Shopbait and tackle shop, Troy, 8 miles
- Bob's Sporting Goodssporting goods store, Biscoe, 8 miles
- Morgan Bait Distributorsbait and tackle shop, Biscoe, 8 miles
- Pinehaven Marinamarina, New London, 17 miles
Where to sleep near Little River, Montgomery County
- Star4 miles
- Biscoe6 miles
- Seagrove6 miles
- Troy8 miles
Other rivers by the Little River, Montgomery County
- Uwharrie River16 miles
- Yadkin River17 miles
- Pee Dee River18 miles
- Deep River29 miles
Little River, Montgomery County, county by county
- Montgomery County
- Randolph County
- Richmond County
Spinning, baitcasting and a weigh grip
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The Little River, Montgomery County, the common questions
Which counties does the Little River, Montgomery County flow through?
Its mapped course crosses Montgomery County, Randolph County and Richmond County.
Is the Little River, Montgomery County Public Mountain Trout Water?
It is outside the trout program.
Are trout stocked in the Little River, Montgomery County?
None on file for 2026.
Is the Little River, Montgomery County up today?
1 USGS gauge post readings above.
Which access points reach the Little River, Montgomery County?
1 launch; Troy is one.
Does the Little River, Montgomery County have special limits?
Only statewide limits.
What paperwork does the Little River, Montgomery County need?
Inland waters take an NCWRC inland fishing license from age 16 ($32 resident, $56 nonresident).
Which counter sits nearest the Little River, Montgomery County?
Drive 6 miles to reach The Wapiti Project, LLC.
Which town makes a base for the Little River, Montgomery County?
Star, some 4 miles off.
Wet a line in the Little River, Montgomery County
Classes, limits and flow are on this page.