Nantahala National Forest Wildlife Species
(Mouse over each species to see the open season dates)
Hatchery Supported Trout Waters:
Aug. 1, 2019 - Feb. 29, 2020
Limit of 7 trout per person per day, no bait or size restrictions
March 1, 2017 - April 3, 2017
No fishing allowed
Delayed Harvest Trout Waters:
Oct. 1, 2019 - June 5, 2020
No trout may be possessed, artificial lures single hook only(Natural bait may not be possessed)
No fishing allowed from 1/2 hour after sunset on Jun 5, 2020 to 6am on June 6, 2020
6am til noon on June 6, 2020 is fishing for Youth under 18yo only
Aug. 1, 2019 - Sept. 30, 2019 & June 6, 2020 - July 31, 2020
Limit of 7 trout per person per day, no bait or size restrictions
(Mouse over each species to see regulations)