Mountain Trout
NC Hatchery Supported Trout Waters open April 1
North Carolina’s Hatchery Supported Trout Waters will open on April 1, 2023. […]
Western NC
Bass Fishing
Heavenly smallmouth
The smallmouth bass action heats up strong in March throughout the rivers of western North Carolina. […]
Freshwater Fishing
NCWRC asks for hellbender, mudpuppy sightings
The NCWRC is asking for help from the public in identifying and reporting sightings of hellbenders and/or mudpuppies. […]
Mountain Trout
NC’s Hatchery Supported Trout Waters open April 1
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will open approximately 1,000 miles of Hatchery Supported Trout Waters at 7 a.m. on April 1, 2023. […]
Columns
Wilson Creek
Wilson Creek is a National Wild and Scenic River, and offers great fishing for brook, brown and rainbow trout. […]
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Go down under for trout
Going deep for mountain trout involves certain techniques and tools that will have you catching more and bigger fish. […]
Deer
Lincoln Cashion’s first deer
My son, Lincoln Cashion (7), shot his first deer during Western Muzzleloader season in Macon County, NC. […]
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Go blue lining for winter trout
Blue lining is the art of fishing tiny streams for mountain trout, and a great way to enjoy some solitude on the water. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Dunk a winter fly for Davidson River trout
The Davidson River is a hotspot for mountain trout throughout the winter months. […]
Mountain Trout
Chancey Sanders’ HUGE Cherokee trout
Chancey Sanders caught this 28-inch, 10-pound rainbow trout in Cherokee, North Carolina. […]