April 1, 2017

Hatchery Supported waters opened at 7 AM today which means that all North Carolina  mountain trout streams in North Carolina are open.  Remember that we have several different water designations so make certain that you or other anglers are abiding by the regulation that is appropriate for that stream.  Report violations to NC Wildlife!

We are looking at a fantastic weekend with sunny skies and mid to upper 70's both days.  Not a bad start to April but Monday and Tuesday brings showers or at least an 89% chance Monday and 78% chance Tuesday.

I still expect most of the trout to be caught subsurface but dry fly activity will continue to increase as we move thru the month of April.  Be on the lookout for Quill Gordon's and some Dark Hendricksons.  I have already taken wild trout on #12 Purple Parachute and it will only continue to get better.

Tight Lines!