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Delayed trout waters
Thirty-two trout streams and two lakes are open for Delayed Harvest season from June 1 through Sept. 30. […]
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Casting fundamentals
Placing a fly in the proper position, and achieving a drag-free drift are critical elements of fly fishing. […]
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NC’s Delayed Harvest trout waters open June 1
The NCWRC will open 32 trout streams and two lakes classified as Delayed Harvest to trout harvest on June 1, 2024. […]
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Fishing tandem rigs for trout
Using multiple rigs can be effective for catching trout, as well as numerous other species of fish. […]
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Lemon pesto trout
This lemon pesto trout recipe is almost as easy to make as it is delicious. […]
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Tyler Wike’s huge brown trout
Big trout weighed 10+ pounds Tyler Wike of Swain County, NC was fishing the Nantahala River on April 24, 2024 when he caught a huge brown trout. The fish was 27.5 inches long and weighed
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Tuckasegee trouting
Browns, rainbows and brook trout are aggressive on the Tuckasegee River this month. […]
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Trout don’t always care
The more realistic your trout flies are, the more confidence you’ll have, but sometimes, the fish just don’t care. […]
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Setzer Hatchery renovation
The Bobby N. Stezer State Fish Hatchery will undergo renovations that will impact trout stockings in 2025 and 2026. […]
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Head west for hot trout action
Anglers can catch lots of trout on different flies and techniques throughout March on the streams of western NC. […]