Top 5 Trout Fishing Spots in North Carolina

There may not be much trout fishing in North Carolina, but there are places you can go to catch stocked and wild trout. You might even find some big brown trout in these waters.

Below is a list of the top 5 trout fishing spots in North Carolina:

• Talulah River (Robbinsville, Graham County)
• Valley River (Andrews, Clay County)
  
• Jonathan Creek (Bryson City, Swain County)
• Deek Creek (Maggie Valley, Haywood County)
• Allen Creek (Waynesville, Haywood County)
  

When fishing for trout in creeks and rivers, natural baits usually work best. This is especially true when fishing for brown trout. Worms (nightcrawlers and red worms) are always a favorite. But don't overlook spring lizards, and “nests” (the larva of wasps, yellow jackets or hornets) as possible bait sources. Using something with a bit color always makes your baited hook more attractive to trout swimming by!

However, in-line spinners and artificial flies often work too. When using spinners, stick to the smaller sizes and ones with rooster tails. Get them down deep in the water near the bottom.

Plugs that imitate crickets, grasshoppers, and might also be useful at times. They have been known to work on trout - especially larger trout!

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