Mountain Trout
Setzer Hatchery renovation
The Bobby N. Stezer State Fish Hatchery will undergo renovations that will impact trout stockings in 2025 and 2026. […]
Mountain Trout
Fishing Hotspots
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. […]
Mountain Trout
Nate Leslie’s trophy brown trout
Nate Leslie landed his personal best brown trout in the February Jimmy Orr tournament series on Lake Jocassee. […]
Columns
Finding fly-fishing water
A little research, coupled with asking the right anglers the right questions, you can find plenty of productive water for fly fishing. […]
Columns
Find your fly-fishing destination
Anglers looking for some great fly-fishing destination information will find what they’re looking for, sometimes far easier than they expect. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Bugging on the Davidson River
The Davidson River is a gold mine for fly-fishermen during the winter, when a variety of small midge flies will catch trout. […]
Features
Winter nymphing the Catawba River
Flyfishermen don’t need to wait until spring to catch their share of trout. The Catawba River is a prime spot for winter nymphing. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Don’t overlook December trout
December can be one of the best months to fish for trout in Western North Carolina’s lower elevations rivers and streams. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Wilson Creek is a trout angler’s wonderland
Wilson Creek is a wonderland for Carolina trout anglers, and you don’t have to be an expert flyfisherman to be successful. […]
Mountain Trout
NC’s Delayed Harvest Trout Waters open Oct. 1
North Carolina’s Delayed Harvest Trout Waters open on Oct. 1, 2023. These are made up of 33 streams and rivers in the state. […]