Fishing Hotspots
Winter trout wisdom
Anglers can catch plenty of trout in the mountains of North Carolina throughout December with these tips. […]
mountain trout
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. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Jocassee’s summer trout
Escape the sweltering heat at Lake Jocassee, where the trout fishing is unbeatable, even in the heat of summer. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Hot for trout
July is a hot month, but it’s not too hot to catch mountain trout at these Carolina hotspots. […]
Fishing Reports
Joseph Frank catches 3-pound brown trout
Here’s Joseph Frank with a 3-pound brown trout he caught in Macon County, NC for the opening day of Delayed Harvest season, June 7, 2025. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Catch ‘em on the Chauga
The Chauga River in South Carolina’s Upstate region is an often overlooked hotspot for trout. […]