When many folks think of trout streams in western North Carolina, they think of stocked waters, but of the 5300 miles of public waters in WNC, 4300 are designated as wild trout waters. […]
For most residents of North Carolina, the summer’s heat and humidity are givens. Fishing one of the state’s trout steams designed as “wild trout” is a great way to make an end run around the elements. […]
Numerous websites, including one belonging to the N.C. Wildlife Federation, provide map coordinates, not GPS coordinates, for the Lake Norman artificial rock reefs. […]
At 32,510 surface acres, Lake Norman is the largest impoundment entirely within North Carolina’s borders. Before it was impounded in 1963 the lake floor was cleared, eliminating a lot of potential cover for fish. […]
Jacob Rash, a fisheries biologist for the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission in Marion, explained the rationale for delayed harvest. […]
The Nantahala River in North Carolina’s southwestern corner has a well-deserved reputation for outstanding trout fishing having been listed among the country’s top 100 trout streams by Trout Unlimited. […]
Nestled in the mountains is one of the jewels of North Carolina trout fishing, the North Toe River, and one of the shiniest baubles as the section that flows through the town of Spruce Pine. […]
Mountain Glory Festival: Each October the City of Marion sponsors an all-day street festival with local artisans displaying and selling their creations. […]
Lake James is a unique reservoir in that it is fed by two major tributary rivers, the Catawba and Linville, each of which has unique characteristics. […]
Fall is a great time for anglers to chase smallmouth bass on Lake James. […]
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