April 26, 2017

Water levels on the Tuckasegee and the Nantahala remain high this morning with Duke Energy continuing a constant release of 24 hrs a day.  This seems to be the schedule for the next three days but one could hope that we could get some relief by the weekend.

I have to suggest fishing smaller waters such as streams listed on the small stream section of the WNC Fly Fishing Trail.  These waters will be clear and should be in good wading conditions.  We are not to covered up with leaves yet so it is a good time to get a lay of the land before we are totally covered in foliage.

The forecast is looking good for the rest of the week and it looks like we will hit the 80's before the weekend.  Stocking will take place May 2nd on the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County and this will be last stocking of this fishery until October.  Other hatchery supported waters will continue to receive scheduled stockings.

Tight Lines!