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Trout Fishing in North Carolina

Many of the state's trout waters are found in the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There are many, nearly pristine waters in these public lands for those willing to undertake an adventure. There are also some more accessible land at lower altitudes with very good fishing. There are also plenty of good trout holes outside of these areas.

North Carolina has a very progressive and well managed stocked trout program (click to the -seasons/stocking). The High Country Outdoors Guide Service has a very nice map showing trout streams so I will not try to reproduce it here. Two areas of distinction to central and eastern NC folks are (others will be added as we visit them):

South Mountains State Park made notable because it is the closest stream to Charlotte. These streams can be very busy during the weekend although Friday is nearly ideal.
Stone Mountain State Park made notable because it is the close to several metro areas. This is a very good resource.

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Now go out and enjoy NC fabulous trout fishery. Thank a state biologist.