Freshwater
11lb Brown Trout on Lake Jocassee
26.5 inch 11lb Brown Trout on Lake Jocassee
mountain trout
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. […]
Columns
Hazel Creek: a unique off-the-grid adventure
Hazel Creek offers anglers a unique chance to get off-the-grid for a great fishing adventure. […]
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. […]
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. […]
Mountain Trout
NC Delayed Harvest Trout Season begins Oct. 1
North Carolina’s Delayed Harvest Trout Season begins Oct. 1 and runs through June 5, 2026. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Transition trout
Cooler weather moves in to WNC in September, prompting hot trout action. […]