South Yadkin River Fishing
Iredell County plus 3 other counties.
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Angling the South Yadkin River
NCWRC and USGS maps carry the South Yadkin River, a river, through Iredell County plus 3 other counties. About 72 miles are mapped in-state. From the mapped midpoint, Harmony is about 5 miles away.
Readings come from 1 active gauge. 2 launches give boat access.
The South Yadkin River right now
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| South Yadkin River Near Mocksville, Nc | 100 cfs, 1.96 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 South Yadkin River
- Cooleemee1 lane, 25 trailer spaces, 2 docks, Davie County, inland waters
- Crowther1 lane, 10 trailer spaces, Rowan 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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The South Yadkin River follows the statewide table below.
| 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 South Yadkin River
More lakes near South Yadkin River
- Lake Hampton17 miles
- Yadkin County Park Pond17 miles
- Salisbury Community Park Lake18 miles
- Lookout Shoals Lake21 miles
Tackle counters around South Yadkin River
- LJ Placebait and tackle shop, Harmony, 4 miles
- Carolina Mountain Sportssporting goods store, Statesville, 10 miles
- Apex Outdoor Sports, LLCsporting goods store, Statesville, 10 miles
- Ray's Custom Tacklebait and tackle shop, Statesville, 11 miles
- Davie Outfitterssporting goods store, Mocksville, 11 miles
Home bases near South Yadkin River
- Harmony5 miles
- Statesville9 miles
- Mocksville12 miles
- Cleveland12 miles
Rivers around the South Yadkin River
- Big Elkin Creek26 miles
- Cub Creek28 miles
- Reddies River28 miles
- East Prong Roaring River36 miles
County pages tied to South Yadkin River
- Iredell County
- Alexander County
- Davie County
- Rowan County
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What to know about the South Yadkin River
Which county holds the South Yadkin River?
It crosses Iredell County, Alexander County, Davie County and Rowan County.
Is the South Yadkin River trout water?
NCWRC gives it no trout designation.
Does NCWRC stock the South Yadkin River?
Neither 2026 list names it.
Where can I see South Yadkin River flows?
There are 1 USGS gauge, listed above.
Is the South Yadkin River good for a kayak?
2 launches on file, led by Cooleemee.
What rules apply on the South Yadkin River?
Statewide inland limits apply.
Must anglers on the South Yadkin 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 South Yadkin River?
The nearest listing is LJ Place, 4 miles off.
Which town makes a base on the South Yadkin River?
Harmony, at about 5 miles.
Block out a day for the South Yadkin River
Flow and rules first, then the drive.