0000066453 00000 n The first Saturday in June, the waters are open for harvest. While the river may not see the heavy crowds it had in October and early November of last year there will be a noticeable increase in anglers. During the months of October through May, the Delayed Harvest section is stocked heavily, and all catch and release fishing with single-hook flies only. Chamber of Commerce Forget paying a guide or having someone try to tell you their way to fish the Tuckasegee River and others. The 5 mile Delayed Harvest section near Sylva, NC is without a doubt the most popular section of river with fly anglers. 2023 Jackson County TDA. The river will overflow its banks in the park downtown, and low lying areas along Island and Collins Streets will begin to flood. Find nearby businesses, restaurants and hotels. The 1.9-mile section of the Tuckasegee River from Savannah Creek to the falls upstream of the U.S. 23-441 bridge, is classified as a Dillsboro Mountain Heritage Trout Water, and is a Delayed-Harvest Trout Water with the following regulations: From Oct. 1 until the first Saturday in June: No trout may be harvested or possessed; The FEMA Web Mapping Service (WMS) is down. Click here for map of all stocking locations or click on individual waterbody name for specific location information. View the Enhanced Operating Capability Products and Services StoryMap here. The stocking event will happen within five days after the date listed. For starters, this river is a lot like some western tailwaters in several ways, offering rock ledges and lots of riffles and runs, making ideal trout feeding grounds which means youve also got prime fishing grounds. click here for information onbookings and pricing. Stocked in the mid to late 1970s in Fontana Lake, landlocked steelhead make their runs upriver in late April to spawn and live out the summer months in the Tuckasegee. Using an outdated browser makes your computer unsafe. Explore! The Tuckasegee also features Class II rapids gentle enough for young kayakers and paddlers. 0000002498 00000 n White Bass, Lake Rainbows and Browns, are among the top runners! Those driving into the area will find that the stocked section runs right along the North River Road area outside of these towns. 0000017112 00000 n The program is to receive 27,048 trout which covers about 2.2 miles of stream. In winter, the days are deceptively short so be prepared. If flows are considerably above or below historical norms (yellow triangles on the chart) then fishing conditions maybe not be ideal. Other popular sports on the river are tubing and canoeing. A Blue Trail is a dedicated stretch of river that enjoys special clean water safeguards and is a destination for fishing, boating, and other recreation. Let us share with you some of the best waters and techniques for your success on the water trout fishing North Carolina. 0000001303 00000 n The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission does a great job of stocking this stretch between October and May. Spring time brings spawning season for many species of fishing running out of nearby Fonatana Lake. There are two different designations along the tailwater portion of the Tuckaseegee River: Hatchery Supported, and Delayed Harvest. The first Saturday of October 2015 will be the first Delayed Harvest for the town of Bryson City, NC. Running through the oldest, most bio-diverse mountains in the temperate world, the Tuckasegee is the perfect place for fishing, paddling and kayaking. Stocking takes place the first week of October, November, March, April and May. N 35 18.816, W 083 07.588 Elevation - 2,685 feet (recorded @ Willets Community, mouth of North Fork) Also 35? Imagine driving up to the East Outlet of the Kennebec River to fish a section that was shin deep last month to find that it is now over your head. Expect near record flooding of Bryson City. After flowing through Panthertown Valley, the Tuckasegee flows through a chain of lakes and comes out as a tail-water river. DELAYED HARVEST NC Wildlife Resources Commission designated 2.2 miles of the Tuckasegee River in downtown Bryson City as Delayed Harvest Trout Waters. Looking for more places to fish? Request our free visitor guide and find out all there is to do in Jackson County, April 22 @ 10:00 am 4:00 pm The Greening Up the Mountains Festival, now in its 26th year, is a heritage arts festival that celebrates the arrival of Spring through both traditional and contemporary forms of Appalachian . PAY ATTENTION because water levels can change quickly. Much like the East Fork of the French Broad, the Little River and the Nantahala, the fishing is special in North Carolina's Delayed Harvest sections as the NC Wildlife Resources Commissionstocks liberallybut there are some special things to know so as mentioned down below, know your signs!!! 0000002968 00000 n Our guides are some of the best in the business. For details. Knoxville and Chattanooga TN is about 2 1/2 hours away. 0000030822 00000 n They aren't designed to be specific fishinglocations. Your browser is not supported for this experience.We recommend using Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari. Learn more. DELAYED-HARVEST TROUT WATERS Oct. 1, 2010 - June 3, 2011 ** ** Artificial lures with a single hook. The popular Delayed Harvest section is approximately 5 miles long and located between the towns of Dillsboro and Sylva, NC. Terrestrials such as ants, hoppers and beetles are also important throughout the summer. The wading can be a little tricky so make sure you give us a call to get the most up-to-date conditions. Site identification number Each site in the USGS data base has a unique 8- to 15-digit identification number. Tuckasegee Riverlower (Dillsboro Dam to S.R. Beloved for its beauty as well as the many recreational opportunities it offers to both area visitors and residents, the Tuckasegee is one of the most accessible rivers in the region with many access points and river put-ins. We also offer float trips where the river flows into Fontana Lake in the springtime. We offer both wade and float trips all year long and all equipment is provided on all of our trips. Tuckasegee River, NC fishing map. 0000021039 00000 n Dynamic is the word that comes to mind while targeting trout in Bryson City. 17 49.99 N, 83? Easy to moderate access on US Hwy 19 from Whittier to below Bryson City. in June when this section of river opens for harvest. 0000101334 00000 n For a safer, faster, more enjoyable user experience, please update your browser today or try a newer browser. 0000012875 00000 n Copyright 2023 DIY Fly Fishing, all rights reserved. LOWER TUCKASEIGEE RIVER(BarkersCreekBridgetoWhittier), N 35 23.064, W 083 17.543 Elevation - 1,951 feet (recorded @ Barkers Creek Bridge), The Stretch:Roughly 8-10 miles from bridge toWhittier, Access Point(s):Parking and access via pull-offs and businesses along U.S. 19/74 freeway, Type of Water:Hatchery Supported, Undesignated, Noteworthy:The stretch is also home to smallmouth bass, 2018 by the Jackson County Chamber and Commerce and the Jackson County Tourism Development Authority. Toot Hollow Branch that flows into the river will likely overflow its banks and flood areas along the branch especially along Waters Street. Site name This is the official name of the site in the database. Find nearby businesses, restaurants and hotels. As always, respect property owners'rights and avoid posted land. The Tuckasegee runs through several small towns, including Dillsboro, Cullowhee, East Laport, and Tuckasegee. By submitting your name and email address,you agree to our terms and conditions. Plan your next get-a-away to the trout mecca town of Bryson City, NC! TUCKASEIGEE RIVER (East LaPorte Park to NC 107 Bridge), N 35 17.866, W 083 07.433 Elevation - 2,155 feet Also 35? Delayed Harvest - Wildlife Resources Commission designated 2.2 miles of the Tuckasegee River in downtown Bryson City as Delayed Harvest Trout Waters. Remember that March 1st also marks the first day of the closed season on Hatchery Supported Streams. Both stretches are approximately 5-7 miles long. The DH Waters are from the US 19 bridge (at Darnell Farms) to the Slope Street bridge in town. "The new Delayed Harvest stretch on the Tuckasegee . Fortunately, signs and information are easy to find. %PDF-1.5 % There are several parking pull-offs and options on North River Road, which means access is not an issue. This will help to spread out the angler masses during the busy season. The Tuckaseegee is a tailwater river and its water levels change greatly due to power generations. Many great new restaurants and lodging in Bryson City for hosting large groups. View a map of all access points in Jackson County. Over 75% of the county is either Nantahala National Forest or the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Take advantage of this printable map of the Tuckaseegee River region. what fishing gear and clothing will i need? To book a trip please email us at hookersflyshop@yahoo.com or call us at 828-587-4665. The tuckasegee river to rise from 2.29 to 9.11 ft. 1.4 inch in one hour here and just south of the city on jenkins branch will likely cause flooding. Get directions to access points, boat ramps, and real-time USGS stream flow data. The Tuckasegee River flows through the middle of Bryson City, NC and we just received our first Delayed Harvest section last fall 2015. While there are hundreds of miles of Wild Trout waters, NC generously stocks, Western North Carolina has a number of Tailwaters and Freestone rivers. The park is within the 2.2 mile section of the Tuckasegee River that's designated as Delayed Harvest Trout Waters, which means catch and release rules apply from October 1 until the first Saturday in June. Only a short drive from Asheville, it offers easy stream access. 3.5 to 4 inch in 12 hrs caused flooding along toot hollow branch and bryson branch especially along waters street. The DH Waters are from the US 19 bridge (at Darnell Farms) to the Slope Street bridge in town. Fly Fishing the Delayed Harvest section of the Tuckasegee River has become very popular over the last decade. All of the lower section below Dillsboro is big water. The most popular areas of this river are the two Delayed Harvest sections which spans for about seven miles combined. The river overall can become marginal at best during the hot summer months. The lower portion of the river, from Dillsboro to Bryson City provides great smallmouth bass fishing. You should bring rain gear, warm clothes, sunscreen, lip balm, a hat and polarized glasses. it will be winter here. TUCKASEGEE River The cold, clean, emerald green waters of the Tuckasegee River are home to a wide variety of fish. Also, mousing at night is an experience to be seized if the conditions are right. You can find camping and other lodgings in the area if you want to save money on a hotel, and if you are coming to the area from out of state, Asheville Regional Airport is about 55 miles away. Spring and early summer are when a variety of larger mayflies and yellow stoneflies burst onto the scene. Nice Tuckasegee Walleye. http://www.fontanaguides.com/index.html Fly fishing for trout in Sylva, Dillsboro, North Carolina. Please explore Gearfor specific recommendations for fishingand Clothing to make sure that you will be prepared for Winter in WNC. Official MapQuest website, find driving directions, maps, live traffic updates and road conditions. It is in the center of the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail in Sylva/Webster, NC. Your Guides will have rods, reels and flies and, with some advanced planning, waders. The delayed harvest section offers anglers the ability to wade for trout in a medium sized river when river levels are down, before the surge of water comes from dam control. DH Map and regulations The DH Waters are from the US 19 bridge (at Darnell Farms) to the Slope Street bridge in town. If you plan to wade the Tuck, be sure to check the generation schedule at Duke Energy, check the Nantahala Area tab and look for the flows arriving at Highway 107 which is about where the Delayed Harvest section starts. The river also tends to have larger trout. It is heavily stocked by the state with brown, rainbow and brook trout. Atlanta, GA, and Charlotte, NC are about a 3-hour drive. Our guides have decades of experience instructing you for a memorable adventure in the Great Smoky Mountains! What's nearby: This rental is conveniently located halfway between downtown Sylva and Western Carolina University. TO TUCKASEGEE RIVER R'BOW 520 520 520 520 . 0000021497 00000 n The Tuckasegee River, which stretches for 60 miles through North Carolina and divides downtown Bryson City, is designated as Delayed Harvest fishing, and stocked fall through spring with trout for anglers who enjoy catch-and-release fishing. From May until mid-October catch trophy-sized smallmouth bass, rainbow trout and spotted bass along the many different water types. The affected stretch of water is a 2.2-mile stretch of the Tuckasegee River that flows through town. Ken is an avid fisherman of 40+ years who loves to explore and find new places to fish. Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. The spring is the best time since the hatches are ripe and the fish are ready to move. 0000009300 00000 n The program will start at the bridge at Darnell Farms and end at the bridge at Mountain Ford in town. The Tuck has good wintertime hatches of blue-winged olives, midges and black stoneflies. River will overflow its banks and will begin to move into the Bear Hunter Campground near Bryson City. There are a few miles below the delayed harvest section that are still prime with fish, but not as popular among fly fishers so you might find fewer crowds. 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