Mountain Trout
NC’s 2026 Delayed Harvest season opens June 6
The NCWRC will open 30 trout streams and two lakes classified as Delayed Harvest to trout harvest on June 6. […]
Mountain Trout
Fishing Hotspots
May is time for trout at Lake Jocassee
In May, Lake Jocassee becomes a focal point for trout anglers seeking both consistency and trophy potential. It is usually one of the most productive periods of the year. […]
Freshwater
11lb Brown Trout on Lake Jocassee
26.5 inch 11lb Brown Trout on Lake Jocassee
Mountain Trout
NCWRC releases 2026 mountain trout stocking schedule
The NCWRC has released its 2026 Delayed Harvest stocking schedule, along with the Hatchery Supported stocking schedule. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Bundle up and fish
Anglers who don’t mind bundling up can catch their share of trout in western NC’s mountains. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Winter trout wisdom
Anglers can catch plenty of trout in the mountains of North Carolina throughout December with these tips. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Trout tricking
November brings cooling weather and water temperatures, and heats up the mountain trout. […]
Columns
Oldies but goodies still work great for trout
Some of the oldest trout flies tied in this part of the country are still some of the best on trout waters in the high country of the Carolinas. […]
Features
Carolina backcountry trout
For some fun wild trout action, head to the Pisgah National Forest in western North Carolina. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Fall is for trout
The Davidson and Chattooga rivers offer excellent trout fishing in October. […]
