BEST OF – LOCAL TROUT FISHING
There are creeks, lakes and ponds all over beautiful high country. Depending on what you are looking for the perfect fishing spot isn’t too far from Oak Creek Cabin. If you ask the locals where the best trout fishing is they will tell you to head over to the Watauga River. This is one of the farthest spots from our house but it could make for a great family day trip with a fun local park for the kids and The Mass General Store all within close proximity.
Recommended by the locals:
Valle Crucis Park on the Watauga River – ~30 minutes from the cabin
Species of Fish: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout
Shore Accessible Only
Address:
2918 Broadstone Rd.
Valle Crucis, NC 28691
Closest spot to our cabin:
Roby Shomaker Park on the North Toe River- ~5 minutes from the cabin
Species of Fish: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout
Shore, Pier, & Handicap Accessible
Directions:
Railroad Rd.
Newland, NC 28657
All in-one fishing experience:
Grandfather Trout Farm
Species of Fish: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Redbreast Sunfish
Address:
10767 Highway 105 S,
Banner Elk, NC 28604828
Additional Info on NC trout fishing here: https://www.visitnc.com/story/uySP/mountain-trout-fishing-in-western-north-carolina
NC Trout Varieties: https://www.ourstate.com/mountain-trout/
For more details on licenses, catch limits and seasons see the NC Wildlife page here: https://www.ncwildlife.org/learning/species/fish/trout/trout-fishing