Boatless Fishing Forum, Reports, Info

Hey all,

Anyone have any knowledge on trout fishing around Murphy, NC? Going to be spending a few days up there due to work and would love to get away for a few hours of hunting for my first trout! I love our website and a big part of it is the fact that often you can find local knowledge, as well as a new buddy or two along the way, so figured I'd ask!

-Swordfish

i assume you mean freshwater trout. I am not familiar with NC but Most of the trout in the North East are stocked from hatcheries. We called it put and take, the hatchery put them in and we would take them out. U sually the rivers or lakes that are stocked have signs along the side of the road or river where they have stocked. Look for the signs on trees or pickup a brochure from the State of NC, most states will also list where they have stocked. It is kind of late in the season for trout, but worth trying for.

Yep. They have a very good late season trout fishing there. They have stocked and wild rivers. I just figured may as well try and catch something! All catch and release no matter what!

-Swordfish

I'll text you later. That was my old stomping ground before moving down

THATS why i love this website! You gonna get me on a trout amirite? I dont wanna get arrested and the rules seem quite complex!!!!

-Swordfish

Rules are simple. Long as you can read a sign to know what water you're fishing (wild) (open) (delayed) you'll be fine. Fly I presume?

Fly stricktly. No room for anything else in the car. Ill find me a fly shop and get some local tied flies

Id love to catch me one, dont care size or species, just want a cold water fish! Ill strap on the go pro to share with yall!

-Swordfish

dont forget a good pair of hip boots or waders