GPS: (lat) 35.431284, (long) -83.442562 Water Type: River Water Class: I-II Launch Type: Primititve Restrooms: No Picnic Area: Yes Universal Access: N/A Time to Next Point: 2 Hours Safety & Other Notes: Dog Friendly

GPS: (lat) 35.452879 , (long) – 83.393376 Water Type: River Water Class: I-II Launch Type: Drift Restrooms: No Picnic Area: Yes Universal Access: N/A Time to Next Point: 3 Hours Safety & Other Notes: N/A

GPS: (lat) 35.367618 , (long) – 83.252359 Water Type: River Water Class: I-II Launch Type: Drift Restrooms: No Picnic Area: No Universal Access: N/A Time to Next Point: 3 Hours Safety & Other Notes: N/A

GPS: (lat) 35.367261 , (long) – 83.251018 Water Type: River Water Class: I-II Launch Type: Drift Restrooms: No Picnic Area: No Universal Access: N/A Time to Next Point: 1 Hour Safety & Other Notes: N/A

GPS: (lat) 35.363899 , (long) – 83.246429 Water Type: River Water Class: I-II Launch Type: Drift Restrooms: Yes Picnic Area: No Universal Access: No Time to Next Point: 1 Hour Safety & Other Notes: Change Room Available

GPS: (lat) 35.298254 , (long) – 83.147224 Water Type: River Water Class: I-II Launch Type: Drift Restrooms: Yes Picnic Area: Yes Universal Access: Yes Time to Next Point: 3 Hours Safety & Other Notes: Pavillion, Volleyball, Basketball

GPS: (lat) 35.33393 , (long) – 83.19691 Water Type: River Water Class: I-II Launch Type: Drift Restrooms: Yes Picnic Area: No Universal Access: N/A Time to Next Point: 3 Hours Safety & Other Notes: Access to Greenway

GPS: (lat) 35.432812 , (long) – 83.360417 Water Type: River Water Class: I-II Launch Type: Drift Restrooms: No Picnic Area: No Universal Access: Yes Time to Next Point: 2 Hours Safety & Other Notes: N/A

GPS: (lat) 35.233695 , (long) – 83.123101 Water Type: River Water Class: II Launch Type: Primitive Restrooms: No Picnic Area: No Universal Access: No Time to Next Point: 1 Hour Safety & Other Notes: Fishing Trail

Tuckasegee River - NC Fishing | Smoky Mountains in NC

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GPS: (lat) 35.254259 , (long) – 83.106416 Water Type: River Water Class: I-II Launch Type: Primitive Restrooms: No Picnic Area: No Universal Access: N/A Time to Next Point: 3 Hours Safety & Other Notes: Eternity and Slab Play Holes

Tuckasegee River

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The Tuckasegee, known as the “Tuck,” originates around Cashiers and runs through Sylva, Dillsboro and Bryson City on its way to Fontana Lake. The name Tuckasegee may be an anglicisation of the Cherokee language word [daksiyi—takhšiyi] in the local Cherokee variety—‘Turtle Place.’ The river is dotted with stone fishing weirs built by Native Americans; this practice may have preceded the Cherokee in the area. The weirs are most easily viewed when water levels are low.

A float trip on the Tuck is an exhilarating way to experience fly fishing in the Southern Appalachians. The river has areas that are as wide as many western rivers, offering plenty of room for back casting. The Tuck is also a popular river for tubing, floating and canoeing.

On most days with no recent rain storms, boating down the river without added water from dam releases can be slow-going, with numerous opportunities to get out and push your boat off the rocks. On the other hand, high water is difficult for fishermen. During the summer, special days (usually Mondays) are set aside for low- water conditions for the bene t of anglers. Whether you are an angler or a kayaker, it is beneficial to know the water levels to enjoy your sport.

It is recommended to check the Daily Schedule of Flows Arrival and Recession Times by visiting www.duke-energy.com. Check with North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission at www.ncwildlife.org for fishing regulations specific to this river.