Brook Trout

Scientific Name: Salvelinus fontinalis

Classification:  Game Fish
Abundance: Mountain region in the western part of the state.
Overview: Brook trout are native to the eastern United States and Canada. Two strains of brook trout exist, and both are now found in North Carolina. The southern strain, although identical in appearance to the northern strain, is genetically unique and is native to North Carolina.

Sport Fish Profile (pdf)    Species Profile (pdf)

     

North Carolina offers some great fishing opportunities. If you are a resident or visitor to the state, please review the links below to ensure that you understand the rules, regulations and other guidelines.

The following fishing regulations are effective August 1, 2012 to July 31, 2013.

Inland Fishing Regulations (PDF)
Regulatory authority between the Wildlife Resources Commission and Division of Marine Fisheries. Inland game fish regulations include Manner of Taking, Seasons and Using Trotlines and Set-hooks.

There are no closed seasons on inland game fishes with the following exceptions (PDF).