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Fishing  >  Learn/Resources

Related Links

Striped Bass Information

Striped Bass Species information and related links

Mountain Trout Information

Mountain Heritage Trout Waters Information and Map

 

Trout Sport Fish Profiles:

  • Brook Trout 
  • Brown Trout 
  • Rainbow Trout 

 

Regulations:

 

  • Mountain Trout Regulations (PDF)
  • Delayed Harvest Trout Waters Regulations (PDF)
  • Trout Signs and Classifications (PDF)
  • The Economic Impact of Mountain Trout Fishing in N.C.

NCWRC Fish Attractor Coordinates and Types

Fish attractor coordinates for downloading to personal GPS devices:

Text file type
Excel file type
GPX file type

Fish Attractor Types Commonly Used by NCWRC (PDF)

Fishing Resources

Disabled Programs

 

Aquatic Nuisance Species

 

Programs

The NC Wildlife Resources Commission offers a variety of fishing programs.
Click on the program that interests you:

  • Apply for a State Freshwater Fishing Record 
  • Caring for Aquatics Through Conservation Habits (CATCH) 
  • Community Fishing Program (CFP)
  • Fish For Fun (FFF) 
  • Mountain Heritage Trout Waters Program
  • NC Angler Recognition Program (NCARP)
  • Tackle Loaner Program (TLP)
  • Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program in North Carolina 

Monitoring & Surveys

  • Research Reports
  • Summary Fact Sheets

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1701 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1700

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1-800-662-7137

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