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Asheville Backpacing and Fly Fishing
Posted on 5/21/22 at 12:55 am
Posted on 5/21/22 at 12:55 am
Im heading to Asheville next month for a concert. Im hoping to squeeze in a 2 day backpacking trip with a little fly fishing. Any recommendations for trout streams near trails? Maybe in the Smokies?
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Posted on 5/21/22 at 3:21 am to jamiegla1
I believe the Linville gorge is close. River at the bottom but not sure about fishing.
Posted on 5/21/22 at 9:24 am to Nodust
Just found Hazel Creek in the Smokies. Looks like a winner
Posted on 5/21/22 at 9:32 am to jamiegla1
Look at the Art Loeb trail in Pisgah NF. It will be a bit closer to Asheville.
Posted on 5/22/22 at 4:17 pm to jamiegla1
Don't have any recs over real close to Asheville, but stayed in Bryson City last month and fished Deep Creek in the park, the Tuck in Bryson City & over in Cherokee (different license needed there FYI). Fish everywhere. Was a lot of fun.
Posted on 5/22/22 at 8:54 pm to jamiegla1
Look around Hot Springs, NC. AT runs right through there and the French Broad is right there. Haven't fished that section but may be more marginal for trout there. Don't underestimate a good smallmouth on the fly though. I'd rather catch those any day and the FB river has a good population. Spring Creek near Hot Springs is well stocked with trout. While in Asheville, hit up the Pinball Museum pre-concert. Unlimited play for a flat fee. Great beer selection with cup holders on the machines!
Posted on 5/22/22 at 9:30 pm to jamiegla1
The Linville Gorge would be a wild trip but I've rarely heard it recommended for casual fly fishermen. It's hard in and out and remote. I think it makes a decent argument for the best backcountry in the entire east, though.
I planned a kayak-launched camping/fishing trip to Hazel Creek that I had to abandon a few years back. Still on my list.
I planned a kayak-launched camping/fishing trip to Hazel Creek that I had to abandon a few years back. Still on my list.
Posted on 5/23/22 at 11:01 am to jamiegla1
Art Loeb Trail and you can fish the Davidson River right there and a few spots up higher.
Posted on 5/23/22 at 1:32 pm to Pettifogger
Hazel Creek was going to be the spot until my girlfriend found out about the bear attacks at the campsite I picked lol.
Ill check out some other areas. I may have to make fishing a separate trip
Ill check out some other areas. I may have to make fishing a separate trip
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