Big Creek State Fishery Area

The Big Creek State Fishery Area has multiple opportunities for hunting and fishing in a Class II trout stream. The 1,316-acre property includes access to Big, Spencer, Soper and Rathbone creeks and is open to trout fishing, hunting, hiking and wildlife viewing.

The surrounding forest is a mix of hardwoods and pine, and attracts a large variety of birds like yellow-bellied sapsuckers, whippoorwills, and the Nashville and black and white warblers. Bald eagles, ruffed grouse and wild turkey also have been known to frequent the area, so be sure to bring binoculars!