October means great trout fishing on many creeks and rivers in western North Carolina!

The NCWRC stocks certain creeks and rivers in twenty counties the first week of October. These stockings place high densities of trout in the waters to increase angler’s chances of catching. All trout must be released back into any Delayed Harvest water from October 1st until the first Saturday in June. Trout can only be caught using a single hook, artificial lure or fly. (No worms, powerbait, Gulp Minnows, corn, or dough balls) This regulation provides good fishing throughout the fall, winter and well into late spring. We enjoy taking seasoned anglers as well as beginners to these waters because it is an all around fun day of fishing in some beautiful settings. We provide wade trips and float trips on multiple Delayed Harvest waters across western NC. Check out some of our catches from the years past on Delayed Harvest Waters in NC.