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North Carolina Mountains Fishing



There are so many fishing opportunities around the North Carolina Smoky Mountains in Cherokee, Bryson City and around the Nantahala River and Lake Fontana or the premier fly fishing streams in the mountains. The Tuckaseigee River is regularly stocked with trout. The North Carolina Mountains offers fishermen numerous trout fishing experiences. The North Carolina Mountains streams have native brook, brown and rainbow trout due to the high elevations that maintain cool enough temperatures to support native brook trout.

Spring Fishing with Nantahala Outdoor Center

Many consider March the best month for fly fishing in the Smokies, and NOC's guides, led by "Jeb" Hall (author of Western North Carolina Fly Guide) know these streams better than anyone. Book your guided fishing trip today or even learn to kayak fish and get out where the fish are. Also, look for NOC's new fly shop, opening in March.

Swain County Stocked Waters

Deep Creek (2 miles from Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Tuskasegee River)
Conley's Creek (7 miles entire creek except Sugar Cove Branch)
Alarka Creek (16 miles to Fontana Lake)
Nantahala River (8 miles Macon County line to Wesser Falls)

 Fishing

FISHING GUIDES

626 Tsali Boulevard
Cherokee, NC
828-497-1555
Smoky Mountain Flyfishing is a full service fly shop and outfitters located right on the banks of the beautiful Oconaluftee River in Cherokee, NC. First rate guide service offering trips to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Western North Carolina's most popular fishing destinations.No other outfitter offers more trips or has better guides. Smoky Mountain Flyfishing custom tailor a trip that is right for you. We offer everything from half day to all day wade trips, float trips in our drift boat, and the ultimate in flyfishing adventures, overnight back country destinations.

Steve Claxton
Smoky Mountain Adventures
Bryson City, North Carolina
 828-736-7501
Smoky Mountain Adventures
Every weekend in April through November, Steve Claxton takes a small group of 5-12 campers across Fontana Lake by pontoon to the remote North Shore area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for a two-day guided outing. Everything, food, eqipment and experience,  is included for hiking, fly fishing or just camping. Twenty years experience as a guide; fully insured, licensed and permitted by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Smoky Mountains Trout Stalkers
Bryson City, NC
(828) 421-5597
Smoky Mountains Trout Stalkers offers fly fishing guide services that accommodate any skill level. Anyone interested in fly fishing can get a jump start on the basics from their instruction and provide the trip of a lifetime to even the most novice fly fisherman

Smoky Mountain Outdoors Unlimited
1012 East Alarka Road
Bryson City, NC
 828-488-9711
Cell: 828-736-9471
guide service  headquartered  in Bryson city, North Carolina, heart of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains.
All of their guides are top notch fishermen.

Cherokee, NC
888-243-5274
CCS Fly Fishing Outfitters offers guided fishing trips in western North Carolina, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and surrounding areas. They also have private waters exclusively for their clientele.

Rock-N-Rivers
(877) 386-2925


North Carolina Fishing Regulations



Great Smoky Mountain Trout School



Fishing in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Rainbow, brown, and brook trout inhabit park streams. Fishing is permitted year-round in the park but a Tennessee or North Carolina fishing license is required. Either state license is valid throughout the park and no trout stamp is required. Licenses may be purchased at various locations. Fishing regulations vary from area to area. A complete list of all rules is available at any visitors center or ranger station. Possession of Brook Trout is illegal.

Fontana Guides
3336 Balltown Rd
Bryson City NC 28713
toll free: 888-346-9793
Expert fishing guides in the Smoky Mountains


Fontana Lake Charter Boat Service
828-736-4118
Charter a 4, 6 or 8 hour personally guided tour or fishing trip on beautiful Fontana Lake aboard the "4 PLAY," a 22' luxury Leisure Craft pontoon boat.   Daily boat rides, wet and wild rides and fishing trips are offered.


Turning Stones Fly Fishing
Fly Fishing Guide
2504 Highlands Rd.
Franklin, NC  
724-986-2652
Some of the Streams Turning Stones Guides Fly Fish
Tuckasegee - Located just outside the Town of Dillsboro in Jackson County - This stream is great for beginners and is under delayed harvest regulations. As an angler you truly have a chance to land a trophy fish on this stream.

Nantahala - The Nantahala River is a perfect  beginner river. The Nantahala River features  Wild Rainbow Trout along with stocked fish. You'll enjoy being surrounded by the steep mountain terrain of the Nantahala Gorge.

Big Snowbird - Is located near Robbinsville, NC in Graham County. Under hatchery support regulations, Big Snowbird is closed the month of March but open to fish the rest of the year. This stream has winter runs of steelhead along with Native Brookies in the headwaters. Fishing for steelhead on Big Snow Bird is a must for the fly fisherman who likes a challenge.

Cullasaja - Near Highlands, NC the Cullasaja River is under hatchery support regulations and therefore closed the month of March. The Cullasaja also contains plenty of Wild Trout with little fishing pressure. The Cullasaja is beautiful with many waterfalls. You'll enjoy this stream and the immense beauty that surrounds it.

In addition, Turning Stones Fly Fishing also guides on many of the local backcountry streams for Wild Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brook Trout. These streams are relatively close quarters as far as flyfishing goes. Many of these streams require a good hike in over rough terrain. Backcountry fly fishing is highly recommended for the more hearty angler but anyone who really wants to experience the wilds of Western North Carolina, can be accommodated.  

Great Smoky Mountain Fish Camp & Safaris
136 Bennett Road
Franklin, NC
828-369-5295
They rent canoes, kayaks, tubes for river trips and offer guide service.


Fishing Adventures with NOC  This year, NOC will offer fishing adventures on world-class trout waters right here in western North Carolina. Our lead fishing guide J.E.B. Hall has more than 15 years experience fishing the area's streams, and is the author of Western North Carolina Fly Guide. J.E.B. is a Bryson City native, with international fly-fish guiding experience.

Smoky Mountains On The Fly Guide Service & Instruction
Fly Fishing the Smokies
We are a licensed and professional fly fishing guide service centered in the heart of The Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina. Our guide service caters to both the experienced angler as well as the newcomer to this exciting sport. For the adventurous angler we offer backcountry wading trips into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Dedicated to bringing you the most enjoyable fly fishing experience the mountains has to offer. We will do our best at seeing that your visit to The Smoky Mountains is a memorable one.








PRIVATE COMMERCIAL TROUT PONDS

Access to trout fishing may be rather difficult in the remote North Carolina mountains for seniors, children and those with physical disabilities.Trout ponds, which charge a fee and are privately owned, allow fishermen of all ages easy access to trout fishing and a definite guarantee that fishermen of all ages will not leave disappointed. These trout ponds are stocked with trout but it is customary that you pay for all the trout you catch.

Fontana Village Trout Pond
Hwy 28
Fontana Dam, N.C.
(828) 498-2211

Peppertree Fontana Village
Hwy 28
Fontana Dam, N.C.
(828) 498-2211

Ferguson's Trout Pond
Hwy 209 N.
Lake Junaluska, N.C.
(828) 627-6404

Soco Gap Trout Ponds
Hwy 19 W.
Maggie Valley, N.C.
(828) 926-3635

Rose Creek Trout Farm
Hwy 28 N.
Franklin, N.C.
(828) 524-3225

Cooper Creek Trout Farm
Cooper Cr. Rd. off Hwy 19
Bryson City, N.C.
(828) 488-6836


Crisp's Trout Farm
Ellijay Rd. off of Hwy 64 E.
Franklin, N.C.
(828) 369-6632


Guffey's Trout Pond
Hwy 19
Topton, N.C.
(828) 321-3587

Kirkland Creek Campground Trout Pond
Route 74 W.
Bryson City, N.C.
(828) 488-6482

Holland's Trout Pond
Hwy 19
Maggie Valley, N.C.
(828) 926-0313

Maggie Valley Trout Pond
Maggie Valley, N.C.
(828) 926-0766

Ward's Trout Farm
Hwy 74-441
Whittier, N.C.
(828) 497-7533

Mashburn Trout Farm
Hwy 64 E.
Franklin, N.C.
(828) 524-4764
Morgan Mill Trout Farm
Big Cove Road
Cherokee, N.C.
(828) 497-9227

Otter Creek Trout Farm
1914 Otter Creek Road, Topton, NC
(828) 321-9810
Otter Creek Farm is known as the Home of the Jumbo Rainbow. Visitors can experience an educational tour of the farm that details the history of trout farming in Western North Carolina. Purchase fresh and smoked trout at the farm. Otter Creek Farm invites you  to sit on the streamside porch.


Tumbling Waters Trout Pond
1612 Panther Creek Road
Almond, NC
828-479-3814

Located on Panther Creek, 1 and 1/2 miles off NC 28, between Bryson City and Fontana Dam. Trout farm featuring free pole, bait and cleaning. Trout $3.00 per pound. Open March 16th to November 30th. website