Fishing Hotspots
Mixing it up in WNC
Anglers in western NC can expect strong bites from both smallmouth bass and mountain trout during fall. […]
mountain trout
Features
Terrestrials for summer trout
Flies that match terrestrial insects are the key to catching western NC’s trout during the summer heat. […]
Fishing Reports
Jeret Blackman’s Fontana Lake trout
Caught this brown trout on Fontana Lake yesterday July 4th 23 1/2 inches long. Beautiful wild brown.
Fishing Hotspots
Davidson River trout
Trout fishing on the Davidson River in July is the most productive after an afternoon thunderstorm. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Chattooga River browns and rainbows
Beat the heat and the crowds while catching summertime trout on the Chattooga River. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Jocassee’s thermocline trout
In June, anglers can catch plenty of Lake Jocassee trout by finding the lake’s thermocline. […]
Fishing Reports
Carson Queen’s Nantahala River trout
Wanted to share this awesome catch, my son Carson Queen ( avid Trout angler) worked this Brook over he saw on 6/6/24 with a Rapala and finally landed him! 20.5” and 4.10lbs! Caught in the
Fishing Reports
Jesse Worley’s brown trout
20in plus brown trout caught on San Juan worm in Wilson creek on April 6th
Mountain Trout
Delayed trout waters
Thirty-two trout streams and two lakes are open for Delayed Harvest season from June 1 through Sept. 30. […]
Columns
Casting fundamentals
Placing a fly in the proper position, and achieving a drag-free drift are critical elements of fly fishing. […]