Fishing Hotspots
Wilson Creek is a trout angler’s wonderland
Wilson Creek is a wonderland for Carolina trout anglers, and you don’t have to be an expert flyfisherman to be successful. […]
Western NC
Mountain Trout
NC’s Delayed Harvest Trout Waters open Oct. 1
North Carolina’s Delayed Harvest Trout Waters open on Oct. 1, 2023. These are made up of 33 streams and rivers in the state. […]
Bass Fishing
September smallies get aggressive in WNC
Smallmouth turn aggressive as water temps begin to cool in Western NC. […]
Bag a Buck
Mark Harrison’s Mitchell County 11-point buck
Mark Harrison killed this 11-point buck on Sept. 11, 2023 in Mitchell County, NC. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Scale it down for mountain trout
Catch more trout throughout the fall with these tips from Southern Appalachian Anglers. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Going big in the heat
August might not be the best fishing month in WNC, but it’s pretty good for catching bigger fish. […]
Fishing Hotspots
Hot on the trail
Follow these tips to catch summertime trout in western NC’s rivers and streams. […]
Mountain Trout
Easton Elkins’ Toe River trout
Easton Elkins caught this 22-inch trout in the Toe River around Bakersville, NC on May 22, 2023. […]
Fishing Hotspots
May is dry fly time in WNC
Fly anglers should pay close attention when picking dry flies in May. […]
Mountain Trout
NC Delayed Harvest Trout Waters open June 3
The NCWRC will open 34 trout streams and two lakes classified as Delayed Harvest to trout harvest on June 3 through Sept. 30. […]