Fly fishing inNorth Carolina
Southern Appalachian brook trout streams and excellent tailwater fishing.
North Carolina waters
6 rivers, lakes and creeks with fly picks and reports.
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Davidson River
Blue-ribbon freestone trout stream in Pisgah National Forest known for consistent hatches and wild trout.
Flows, flies & reports→lakeJordan Lake
A large reservoir near Raleigh famous for warmwater species including big largemouth and seasonal stripers.
Flows, flies & reports→lakeLake Norman
North Carolina's largest inland lake and a top fly-fishing destination for largemouth bass and striped bass.
Flows, flies & reports→riverNantahala River
Cold tailwater below Nantahala Dam producing trout and consistent dry-fly conditions.
Flows, flies & reports→riverNew River
One of the oldest rivers in North America offering wild trout and warmwater sections for smallmouth.
Flows, flies & reports→riverWatauga River
Cold, clear tailwater and freestone sections in the High Country with prolific trout populations.
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