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Catch trout, sleep under the stars
Combining camping and fishing is a great way to make sure you’re as close as possible to your preferred fishing hole. […]
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Jocassee’s trout hitting spoons trolled in deep, clear water
June is a great month to troll for Lake Jocassee’s deep trout, and Sam Jones shares his tips on how to do it. […]
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Delayed harvest: Kids open trout wars
Kids get first crack at opening day of trout season, but they aren’t the only ones who enjoy catching these tasty fish. […]
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3 Carolina fishing streams that delight the senses
May is an ideal time to head for a mountain stream to target trout. Here are three steams that are excellent fisheries and excellent places to see scenery. […]
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N.C.’s Delayed Harvest trout water open June 1
Youth anglers will get first crack at North Carolina’s Delayed Harvest trout waters. The season, which opens June 1, includes a morning session set aside for those 17-years-old and younger. […]
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Brown trout — kings of the trout world
Brown trout aren’t native to the Carolinas, but they thrive throughout certain waters in both states. Anglers shouldn’t be afraid to upsize their lure offerings when targeting browns. […]
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North Carolina’s Hatchery Supported Trout Waters open April 6
NCWRC will post daily updates of stocking schedule The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will open approximately 900 miles of Hatchery Supported Trout Waters at 7 a.m. on April 6. The season will run through Feb.
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Enjoying those beautiful brookies
For thousands of years, brook trout had mountain streams to themselves. […]
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Free outdoor-related workshops offered at Pisgah Center in April
Fly fishing, birding, and several other free workshops are being offered by the NCWRC at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education throughout the month of April. […]
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Hatchery-supported trout waters closing temporarily March 1
Western N.C.’s hatchery-supported trout waters will close from March 1 through April 6 so the NCWRC can perform stocking in preparation for 2019’s opening day. […]