Fishing Hotspots
Transition trout
Cooler weather moves in to WNC in September, prompting hot trout action. […]
mountain trout
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. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Get lost for trout
Get off the beaten path for some great trout fishing at Lost Cove Creek. […]
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Get off grid in Pisgah National Forest
Pisgah National Forest is a great place to get off the grid while catching trout in some of the wildest streams around. […]
Fishing Hotspots
It’s time for trout
Carolina trout anglers can find rainbows and browns in numerous rivers, lakes and streams during May. […]
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A historical look at fly fishing
The sport of fly fishing has a long, ever-evolving history, and so does all the gear involved in the sport. […]
Mountain Trout
NC modifies 2025 mountain trout stocking program
NC has modified its mountain trout stocking program for 2025 due to hurricane damage. […]