Uwharrie River Fishing
Randolph County and Montgomery County.
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The basics of the Uwharrie River
The Uwharrie River is a river in Randolph County and Montgomery County. GIS lines trace roughly 61 miles of it in North Carolina. Supplies are nearest in Denton, about 8 miles off.
There are 1 active gauge along it. The access list holds 3 launches.
Gauges on the Uwharrie River
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Uwharrie River Near Eldorado, Nc | 12 cfs, 2.01 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.
Access on the Uwharrie River
- Low Water Bridgepaddle access, 9 trailer spaces, Montgomery County, inland waters
- NC Hwy 109paddle access, 5 trailer spaces, Montgomery County, inland waters
- Uwarrie Riverpaddle access, 20 trailer spaces, 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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Statewide inland rows cover the Uwharrie River.
| 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.
In reach of Uwharrie River
Next reservoirs over from Uwharrie River
- Lake Lucas9 miles
- Tuckertown Reservoir15 miles
- Badin Lake15 miles
- Randleman Lake19 miles
Where to buy bait by Uwharrie River
- Maverick's Custom Baitsbait and tackle shop, Trinity, 9 miles
- Pinehaven Marinamarina, New London, 12 miles
- iron mountain tacklebait and tackle shop, Asheboro, 13 miles
- Hometown Custom Rods & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Denton, 13 miles
- Michael's Grocery & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Lexington, 17 miles
Towns nearest Uwharrie River
- Denton8 miles
- Asheboro10 miles
- Seagrove12 miles
- Randleman15 miles
Nearby streams to the Uwharrie River
- Yadkin River15 miles
- Little River, Montgomery County16 miles
- Deep River18 miles
- Pee Dee River23 miles
Uwharrie River county links
- Randolph County
- Montgomery County
Spinning, baitcasting and a weigh grip
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Species to expect near Uwharrie River
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The Uwharrie River in a few answers
How do I reach the Uwharrie River?
Through Randolph County and Montgomery County.
How does NCWRC classify the Uwharrie River?
No trout class applies to it.
When is the Uwharrie River stocked?
NCWRC lists none for 2026.
What is the Uwharrie River doing today?
The 1 USGS gauge reading sits above.
Are there ramps on the Uwharrie River?
Try NC Hwy 109, one of 3 launches.
Does the Uwharrie River have a catch-and-release reach?
Statewide limits only.
Do I need a trout privilege on the Uwharrie River?
Inland waters take an NCWRC inland fishing license from age 16 ($32 resident, $56 nonresident).
Where do I stock up for the Uwharrie River?
Try Maverick's Custom Baits (9 miles).
Which town is closest to the Uwharrie River?
Try Denton, roughly 8 miles away.
Cast on the Uwharrie River
Trout classes change by reach; read the rules first.