Any western NC fishermen on here?

[Panhandler80]

Another family and ours will be in Highlands around mid March. I know there is some pretty good stream fishing to be had through there, and some good yellow perch in nearby lakes. Any of yall live / fish in area? I’d be interested an offshore fishing swap out of NW Florida if anybody up for it.

Long shot, I know, but….

 

[loganwayne]

Im on the Haywood/ Jackson county line. Most of the rivers/ creeks west of haywood county didnt get hit to bad from Helene. I use to fly fish alot of water around here, and my boat is setup for trolling for trout/walleye. But looks like im not going to be able to drive still by then. Shoot me a message i may be able to still help you out some.

 

[CJohnson]

I am in the area a good bit for work, and I don’t fish as much as I did when I was younger and had less responsibilities. The tuck is a little bit of a drive, but I enjoy fishing a little bit wider river. The NC trout map is helpful and there’s a lot of publicly accessible water. If you have any questions on specific areas, shoot me a PM and I’ll help if I can.

 

[willtim]

There's a fly shop in Brevard that has private access to the Davidson River. Try them.

 

[Sccritterkiller]

Tribal waters are always fun and full of fish. Permit is $10 a day with 10 fish creel limit. You can pay extra for acces to the catch and release section. If your coming from FL it's the easy button for NC trout.

 

[TroutMcghee]

The Chattooga River just south of highlands is a fantastic river to fish. If you want a little drive time, the nantahala is also worth you time.

 

[Panhandler80]

Tribal waters are always fun and full of fish. Permit is $10 a day with 10 fish creel limit. You can pay extra for acces to the catch and release section. If your coming from FL it's the easy button for NC trout.

I just checked out Cherokee and it looks like that area is closed the two weeks prior to the last Saturday in March, which is when I'll be up there. Guess I can take that option off the list.

 

[Panhandler80]

The Chattooga River just south of highlands is a fantastic river to fish. If you want a little drive time, the nantahala is also worth you time.

Yeah, I've found a few access points S of Highlands that look interesting. Maybe we'll give that a shot. Don't really feel like putting in a bunch of effort trying to learn the fishery. Maybe I'll just pay somebody to take us.

 

[Sccritterkiller]

I just checked out Cherokee and it looks like that area is closed the two weeks prior to the last Saturday in March, which is when I'll be up there. Guess I can take that option off the list.

Keep on the list I am sure you will be back, west of Ashville is mostly vacation homes for people from FL...very interesting dynamics between them and the locals...enjoy your trip.

 

[Panhandler80]

Keep on the list I am sure you will be back, west of Ashville is mostly vacation homes for people from FL...very interesting dynamics between them and the locals...enjoy your trip.

What list? I must be missing something.

 

[Sccritterkiller]

What list? I must be missing something.

Fishing spots in NC list....smh