May 3, 2017

The Tuckasegee River in Jackson County is flowing rather high this morning even with Duke scheduled to turn off the East Fork at midnight yesterday.  It has continued to rise all morning which is making any wade trips on that fishery next to impossible.

They did stock yesterday which wraps up our spring stocking for the DH season.  You can also find other stocking dates for hatchery supported waters in Jackson County at ncwildlife.org under the fishing link.

Scotts Creek is fishable but it is a bit off colored.  I did observe a fair amount of insect activity this morning which should lead to some action.  I would try a dry dropper rig in this location.

The waters in the GSMNP are clear but are still up a bit.  We have done well fishing the bottom as the trout seem to be holding tight.

Tight Lines!