Fisher
US Route 601 Bridge to Rockford(Dobson to Yadkin River confluence)
| Difficulty | I-II(III) |
| Length | 17.7 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 9 fpm |
| Gauge | Fisher River Near Copeland, Nc |
| Flow Rate as of 5705 days | 177 cfsstale data |
| Reach Info Last Updated | August 23, 2014 |
River Description
Carolina Whitewater, B.Benner
Confluence with Yadkin to Rockford
River Features
Put In
Big Falls
This is the mythical Class III below Jenkinstown Rd. Using a map, it is found just east of the end of Big Falls Trail (private), off Chandler Rd.
Take Out
Trip Reports
Log in to add a reportBob Benner covers this stream from 601 to Jenkinstown. Locals tell me there is a lone class III downstream form Jenkinstown. The best time to run the Fisher is in the middle of the winter or early spring before planting season when the levels are runnable but when the water is clear. There are many bluffs, beautiful white pines, and rhododendron. Summer brings the smell of chicken and cow manure and red mud runnoff. For the more adventure minded boater, there is a nice stretch of whitewater in the upper reaches starting a the junction of Ramey Ck. to Ladonia Rd. which runs after a couple inches of rain. There is one III drop just above Crossroads Ch Rd. and later a really freaky class II that makes one feel like they are paddling in a cave.