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Catawba River - Oxford Dam Tailwater
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Hiwassee River - Reliance Access
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South Toe River - Black Mountain Campground Access
River · rainbow_trout, brown_trout
Davidson River - Avery Creek Access
River · rainbow_trout, brown_trout
Nantahala River - Nantahala Outdoor Center
River · rainbow_trout, brown_trout
Catawba River - Oxford Dam Tailwater
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Hiwassee River - Reliance Access
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Watauga River - Valle Crucis Access
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The Watauga River near Valle Crucis in Watauga County is a beloved High Country trout stream with a mix of hatchery-supported and wild trout water. The delayed harvest section offers excellent catch-and-release fishing for rainbow and brown trout in a pastoral mountain valley setting. Fly anglers find productive dry fly fishing during summer hatches and nymphing throughout the year.
Dennis Cove Campground
~33 min drive
A worthwhile stop near TN.
Warrior Creek
~48 min drive
A worthwhile stop near NC.
Fort Hamby Park
~48 min drive
A worthwhile stop near NC.
Watauga River Tailwater
~36 min drive
Hard
South Toe River - Black Mountain Campground Access
~1h 9m drive
Easy
Rat Branch Boat Launch
~35 min drive
A worthwhile stop near TN.
Wilson Creek - Mortimer Recreation Area
~26 min drive
Moderate
Linville River - Linville Falls Access
~34 min drive
Expert
Backbone Rock Campground
~45 min drive
A worthwhile stop near TN.
Keowee Park Shelter
~48 min drive
A worthwhile stop near NC.
