A study on the economic impacts of trout fishing opportunities provided and managed by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.
Trout fishing partnership opportunities for communities in western North Carolina with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission.
This section provides information on the Mountain Heritage Trout Waters Program, including locations and license information.
Information for anglers and landowners regarding Public Mountain Trout Waters on private lands.
Learn more about aquatic nuisance species and how to prevent their spread through basic gear care procedures.
To assist anglers and boaters, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has compiled a list of websites that provide information on current stream flow conditions and projected release schedules from hydro power stations.
Information regarding the biological and economic benefits of aquatic organism passage.
Learn more about proper trout handling techniques.
Developed in partnership with the North Carolina Council of Trout Unlimited, this hatch chart provides information to help trout anglers match aquatic insect hatches in western North Carolina.
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is an active member of the Eastern Brook Trout Joint Venture (EBTJV), which is a partnership that works to conserve Brook Trout across the species’ native range. This document outlines the EBTJV’s conservation strategies. Visit the EBTJV’s homepage (link) to learn more about the EBTJV.