Trout Fishing in North Carolina


Trout Fishing Maps

Maps displaying publicly accessible trout fishing opportunities in western North Carolina.

Trout Regulations (PDF)

This section provides information from the North Carolina Inland Fishing, Hunting and Trapping Regulations Digest regarding fishing in Public Mountain Trout Waters.

Click on the sign gallery icon below for information on the seven trout streams classifications and larger images of each sign.

Trout Stream Classification Signs

Trout Regulation Signs

Trout Stocking

Find detailed information about N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s stockings of brook, brown, and rainbow trout. 

Trout Stream Classification Signs

Trout Species

Three trout species call North Carolina’s mountain waters home. Click on the fish icons below to find out more about each species.

 

Brook Trout

Brook Trout 		 

Rainbow Trout

  

Brown Trout
Brown Trout Brook Trout Rainbow Trout

Economic Impact of Mountain Trout Fishing 

A study on the economic impacts of trout fishing opportunities provided and managed by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. 

Trout Fishing Partnership Opportunities (PDF)

Trout fishing partnership opportunities for communities in western North Carolina with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. 

Mountain Heritage Trout Waters Program

This section provides information on the Mountain Heritage Trout Waters Program, including locations and license information.

Trout Angling Opportunities on Private Lands (PDF)

Information for anglers and landowners regarding Public Mountain Trout Waters on private lands.

Angler Access Sign