Catch and Release Artificial Flies Only


This is a listing of all the Catch and Release Artificial Flies Only waters listed by the NC Wildlife Department.  The following trout waters and their tributaries, except as noted, may be fished with artificial flies having one single hook.  No fish may be harvested or possessed while fishing these waters.  These streams are marked with red and gold signs.
Season  Year Round
Daily Creel Limit   No Fish May be Harvested or Possessed
Minimum Size Limit   See Creel Limit
Lure Restrictions   Artificial Flies having one single hook only
See my Regulations page for more details!

Avery County

Lost Cove Creek (game land portion, excluding Gragg Prong and Rockhouse Creek)

Transylvania County

Davidson River (headwaters to Avery Creek, excluding Avery Creek, Looking Glass Creek, and Grogan Creek)

Yancey County

South Toe River (portion form the concrete bridge above Black Mountain Campground downstream to game land boundary, excluding Camp Creek and Big Lost Cove Creek)

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Updated on February 7, 2002