River and Stream Fishing

Fishing and hunting are permitted throughout the national forests in North Carolina. While the Forest Service manages the habitat and protects water quality in the national forests, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission regulates fishing. Anglers should have a fishing license. For information on licenses and more, contact the Wildlife Resources Commission at www.ncwildlife.org or call 888-248-6834.

River and Stream Fishing Areas

  • Croatan National Forest
  • Brice's Creek Area
  • Brice's Creek Boat Launch
  • Brice's Creek Trail
  • Cahooque Creek Boat Launch
  • Catfish Area
  • Catfish Waterfowl Impoundment
  • Cedar Point Recreation Area
  • Cedar Point Campground
  • Dixon Fields Canoe Launch
  • Fishers Landing
  • Flanners Beach/Neuse River Campground
  • Haywood Landing Boat Launch
  • Long Point Boat Launch
  • Neusiok Area
  • Pine Cliff Picnic Area
  • Oyster Point Campground
  • Saltwater Adventure Trail
  • Siddie Fields
  • Nantahala National Forest
  • Cheoah Ranger District
  • Calderwood Reservoir
  • Cheoah Reservoir
  • Cheoah River Area
  • Franks Creek
  • Little Buffalo Creek
  • Long Creek
  • Mountain Creek
  • Panther Creek
  • Panthertown Creek
  • Santeetlah Creek
  • Sawyer Creek
  • Snowbird Backcountry Area
  • Big Snowbird Creek
  • Snowbird Creek
  • South Fork Squally Creek
  • Squally Creek
  • Stecoah Creek
  • Tulula Creek
  • West Buffalo Creek
  • Yellow Creek
  • Nantahala Ranger District
  • Appletree Group Campground
  • Balsam Lake and Picnic Area
  • Chattooga Wild and Scenic River
  • Cullasaja Gorge
  • Hurricane Creek Horse & Primitive Campground
  • Kimsey Creek Group Campground
  • Mountain Waters Scenic Byway
  • Nantahala River Ferebee Memorial Picnic Area and L
  • Nantahala River Gorge
  • Standing Indian Campground
  • Van Hook Glade Campground
  • Tusquitee Ranger District
  • Buck Creek
  • Davis Creek
  • Dockery Creek
  • Fires Creek Recreation Area
  • Hyatt Creek
  • Junaluska Creek
  • Shuler Creek
  • Tellico River
  • Tusquitee Creek
  • Pisgah National Forest
  • Appalachian Ranger District
  • Black Mountain / South Toe River Area
  • Black Mountain Campground
  • Briar Bottom Group Campground
  • Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area
  • Harmon Den Area
  • Harmon Den Horsecamp
  • Hot Springs Area
  • Rocky Bluff Campground
  • Special Day-Use Areas
  • Carolina Hemlocks Picnic Area
  • Murray Branch Picnic Area
  • Rocky Bluff Picnic Area
  • Grandfather Ranger District
  • Curtis Creek Area
  • Curtis Creek Campground
  • Linville Gorge Wilderness area
  • Old Fort Picnic Area
  • Wilson Creek Wild and Scenic River Area
  • Harper Creek Trail 260
  • Hunt Fish Falls Trail 263
  • Lost Cove Trail 262
  • North Harper Creek Trail 266
  • North Harper Creek Falls Trail 239
  • Philips Branch Trail 252
  • Timber Ridge Trail 261
  • Wison Creek Trail 258
  • Pisgah Ranger District
  • Coontree Picnic Area
  • Cove Creek Group Campground
  • Davidson River Recreation Area
  • Kuykendall Group Campground
  • North Mills River Campground
  • North Mills River Picnic Area
  • Pisgah Ranger Station/Visitor Center
  • Sunburst Campground
  • Sunburst Picnic Area
  • Sycamore Flats Picnic Area
  • White Pines Group Campground
  • Uwharrie National Forest
  • Badin Lake Campground