Are you looking for a relaxing alternative to hiking, rafting, or ziplining adventures? Do you love to spend hours waiting for that perfect bite? Then fishing is the outdoor activity for you!

The Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina have plenty of fishing opportunities in our many lakes, rivers, and creeks! Some are even nationally recognized for their wide variety of trout! You’ll find the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail mainly in Jackson County, which is known as North Carolina’s Trout Capital!

The Best Fishing Spots

The Nantahala National Forest, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Jackson County’s Fly Fishing Trail, and the Cherokee Tribal Waters offer some of the best spots to reel in a big catch!

Bait and Fly Fishing Adventures Await

Plan the ultimate fishing trip in the Great Smoky Mountains today! Plan to camp or rent a cabin near a lake or river so that you can spend as much time as possible fishing and relaxing. There are plenty of spots all over western North Carolina for you to hang your bucket hat and fishing pole!

Opportunities for Experts and Beginners

Whether you are a seasoned fly fishing expert or a beginner with a brand new reel, you’ll love spending time in the great outdoors, breathing in that mountain air, and listening to the peaceful flow of the river or lake.