With 90,000+ fish stocked in its waters annually, it’s no wonder Jackson County is recognized as the North Carolina Trout Capital®.
The Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail is a concept expertly conceived and managed by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and is not a single destination but instead is an odyssey of fifteen different rivers and streams. The Trail steers anglers to pursue brook, brown and rainbow trout on a mix of managed and wild trout waters in a variety of settings.
The heart of the trail, the Tuckasegee River, is the county’s largest body of water.With 90,000+ fish stocked in its waters annually, it’s no wonder Jackson County is recognized as the North Carolina Trout Capital®. For a complete guide to Fly Fishing in the North Carolina Mountains, check out flyfishingnc. For a fantastic selection of fishing gear, checkout Outpost Mountain Outfitters . For a guided fishing trip, checkout Tuckseegee Fly Shop or Hookers Fly Shop.