Mountain Trout
Where do N.C.’s stocked trout come from?
The NCWRC stocks almost 1 million trout throughout North Carolina’s waterways with fish raised at the Bobby N. Setzer State Fish Hatchery outside of Brevard. […]
Mountain Trout
Mountain Trout
NCWRC requests reports of hellbender sightings
Hellbenders have scary names, and they do like a little scary, but they are harmless to humans, and the NCWRC is hoping to learn more about their population throughout North Carolina. […]
Mountain Trout
Catching mountain trout on the Chattooga River
South Carolina’s Chattooga River is stocked regularly with rainbow and brook trout. This river offers easy access and gives anglers a shot at lots of fish, including an occasional big one. […]
Mountain Trout
Trout season opens April 4 in NC stocked streams
About 1,000 miles of North Carolina’s mountain trout streams that were closed on Feb. 29 for stocking will reopen on Saturday, April 4, at 7 a.m. […]
Mountain Trout
NCWRC closing hatchery-supported waters Feb. 29
North Carolina’s hatchery supported trout waters will close on Feb. 29 to allow the NCWRC to restock with more than 900,000 fish. The season will open April 4. […]
Mountain Trout
SCDNR stocking trout in Saluda River
Anglers around Columbia, S.C. may be surprised to find out they can catch plenty of rainbow and brown trout in the lower Saluda River just below the Lake Murray Dam. […]
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Brown trout: the immigrant that took over
Brown trout, are not native to the Carolinas, or even to North America, but they have thrived since their introduction. […]
Fishing Hotspots
January and Lake Jocassee mean big trout
South Carolina’s Lake Jocassee spits out a lot of big trout in January. […]
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Don’t ignore winter trout-fishing opportunities
Winter can be productive time to fish for mountain trout. […]
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Get on the reservation for great trout fishing
When it comes to fishing for mountain trout in the Carolinas, Cherokee is the place to be this time of year. […]
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Don’t get stuck on one trout fly
Take plenty of different flies on every trout-fishing trip. […]
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Trout fishing, from the mountains to the sea
Trout — cold-water or saltwater — are perfect fish to target from a kayak […]
Mountain Trout
N.C.’s Delayed Harvest trout waters open Oct. 1
Oct. 1 marks the beginning of North Carolina’s Delayed Harvest Trout Waters regulations on 36 streams throughout the state. […]
Bass Fishing
Fishing, wildlife-related workshops offered this month
The John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center and the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education are both offering numerous free fishing and outdoor-related workshops throughout September. […]