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Fishing
Regulations
 Individuals 16 and older are required to have a valid fishing license, $20.00 per year for North Carolina residents. Non-residents may purchase a one-day license for $10.00, a three-day license for $15.00 or an annual license for $30.00. Trout stamps, an additional $10.00 are required for non-residents to fish on any state-supported streams.
On the Cherokee Indian Reservation, no license is required, only a $7.00 daily tribal permit.
Haywood County Trout Farms
Aaaaah.... the lazy days of youth, grab a fishing pole and head to the creek.
With today's hustle and bustle business life and vacations being just as busy, it's hard to find the time to create those memories for your own kids. But they can share in the experience of catching dinner for the family.
Here at many of Haywood County's trout farms, you can head to the ol' fishin' hole, toss in a line, and still capture the magic of your child's face catching that first fish, and the grinning faces at dinner from those who "provided" for the family.
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Many of the trout farms offer fishing poles and other gear you may need. And many will clean your catch, so all you have to do is cook and enjoy the day.
Ferguson's Trout Pond
We have fishing poles and equipment for you to use.
You can catch an unlimited amount of fish.
Call us for current pricing.
Trout is the only fish available.
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 6:30-8:00; Sunday: 11:00-7:00
11571 Betsys Gap Road
Clyde, NC 28721
Directions: From Waynesville take Highway 209, exactly 8 miles past truck stop
(828) 627-6404
Holland's Trout Pond
Maggie Valley (828) 926-0313
Maggie Valley Trout Pond
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-0766
Marvin's Soco Gap Trout Ponds
We supply everything for you.
There is no limit to the amount of fish you may catch.
Call for current pricing.
We have rainbow trout available.
Hours: 7 days a week 9:30am - 7:30pm
Maggie Valley, NC 28751
(828) 926-3635
Directions: Highway 19, head toward Cherokee, go under parkway bridge, 1st group of business on your left including a gas station.
Sorrell's Creek Trout Farm
Rainbow Trout is available. Unlimited catch.
Call for current pricing.
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00am - 4:30pm
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 648-9903
Guide Services
Great Smoky Mountain Trout School
Classes taught by professional biologists and guides for beginning and advanced anglers.
Canton, North Carolina
828-648-9903
Lowe Guide Service
Half- and full-day trout fishing and float trips within a 100-mile radius and in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Waynesville, North Carolina
828-452-0039
Panther Creek Outfitters
Guided camping, fishing, and pack trips all on horseback.
828-622-1913
Regulations for Mountain Trout
The information contained in this section is directly taken from the North Carolina Inland Fishing, Hunting and Trapping Regulations Digest. Effective July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007. An online copy can be found here at the NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
Brook, brown and rainbow trout are the dominant species of freshwater trout in North Carolina. These trout require cold, clean water and are therefore generally restricted to mountain streams and lakes. Those mountain waters that support trout and are open to public fishing are designated as “Public Mountain Trout Waters” by the Wildlife Resources Commission and are managed for public trout fishing.
Individuals 16 and older are required to have a valid fishing license, $20 per year for North Carolina residents.
Non-residents may purchase a one-day license for $10, a three-day license for $15 or an annual license for $30. Trout stamps, an additional $10, are required for non-residents to fish on any state supported streams. On the Cherokee Indian Reservation, no license is required, only a $7 daily tribal permit. Contact local outfitters for expert guide service in hooking the area’s river trout.
Designated Public Mountain Trout Waters
Designated Public Mountain Trout Waters are classified for management purposes as either “Hatchery Supported Trout Waters” or “Wild Trout Waters.” Hatchery Supported Trout Waters must be stocked periodically with trout to sustain angling. Wild Trout Waters are high-quality waters that sustain trout populations by natural reproduction. Some Designated Public Trout Waters are specially regulated to meet specific management objectives.
Hatchery Supported Trout Waters
There are approximately 1,100 miles of Hatchery Supported Trout Waters in North Carolina. In hatchery supported waters there is no size limit or bait restriction, and the creel limit is seven trout per day. Hatchery Supported Trout Waters are marked with green-and white signs that are posted conspicuously along the watercourses.
Reprinted with permission from the www.smokeymountains.net/ website of the Haywood TDA.
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