October 1, 2015

The storm track that Hurricane Joaquin takes will greatly impact the amount of rainfall we will get in Western North Carolina the next few days.  Various amounts of rainfall have been forecast but we will have to see what track Joaquin takes.

Delayed Harvest Trout Waters open today:  The NC Wildlife Resources Commission will implement delayed harvest regulations on 36 trout waters in 19 Western North Carolina counties on October 1.

Under delayed harvest regulations no trout can be harvested or possessed from these waters between October 1 and one half-hour after sunset June 3, 2016.  No natural bait may be possessed, and anglers can fish only with artificial lures with one single hook.  An artificial lure is defined  as a fishing lure that neither contains nor has been treated with any substance that attracts fish by the sense of taste or smell.

The Wildlife Commission stocks delayed harvest trout waters from fall through spring with high densities of trout to increase anglers chances of catching fish.  Delayed harvest trout waters , posted with diamond shaped, black and white signs are popular fishing destinations for anglers who enjoy catch-and-release trout fishing.

For a complete list of delayed harvest trout waters, stocking dates, information on delayed harvest regulations and trout fishing maps, visit the Commission's trout fishing page at www.ncwildlife.org

Credit Tuckaseigee Trout Unlimited Chapter #373 for the information.