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Nantahala River Fly Fishing Guide
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| The Nantahala River is known the world over for its
great white water action, and is a place that truly exemplifies a great
trout river. The Nantahala is listed as one of the nation’s top 100 by Trout
Unlimited. It has also been featured in Eastern Fly Fishing Magazine, North
Carolina Sportsman, Trout Magazine, and countless others. The Nantahala
River is the most diverse fishery in all of the state. It is arguably one of
the finest rivers in the South Eastern United States. Nowhere else can you
fish so many different types of water in the same river system! From tight
Mountain Laurel choked headwaters, laden with Brook Trout, to a very
impressive tailwater supporting some of the baddest Brown Trout in the
state, the Nantahala has something for every taste. The Nantahala River
above the power house is designated Delayed Harvest, this is a favorite
among anglers because of the great action year round, and high fish counts.
One can catch numerous stocked trout as well as wild trout, the excitement
in this particular section is endless. Below the power house the river
changes faces once again to an impressive tailwater fishery. This is the
section of the river where the world class white water rafting and kayaking
take place. The fishing is great year round in this section too, even during
the summer months when the rafting is going on. The Nantahala here features
many deep pools, numerous runs and riffles that hold truly large trout.
Matter of fact the North Carolina State Record Brown Trout came from this
portion of the Nantahala, weighing in over 24lbs 10oz! Talk about putting a
smile on your face! The Nantahala River is truly a place worth visiting
while in Western North Carolina. |
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