Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Map | Public Access Guide

Fish the Blue Ridge with the Ultimate Public Trout Waters Map

Western North Carolina — From Big Rivers to Hidden Headwaters

Pocket-sized in your vest. Powerfully detailed on the water. Built for passionate anglers—and smart retailers.

Ready to explore deeper and fish smarter in the heart of the Southern Appalachians? The Western North Carolina Public Trout Waters Map is your essential guide to one of the richest and most diverse trout fisheries in the East. From the Tennessee border to the high-country headwaters of the Tuckasegee, this waterproof, field-tested map highlights the streams, rivers, and wild corners where brook, rainbow, and brown trout still thrive.

Covering Haywood, Jackson, Swain, and Transylvania counties, along with portions of Macon and Buncombe, this map brings together legendary waters like the Davidson, Nantahala, and Tuckasegee, plus dozens of lesser-known creeks tucked deep in the Blue Ridge.

Why Anglers Love This Map

• All public trout waters clearly marked, including:

  • Special Regulation

  • Wild Trout

  • Natural Bait

  • Hatchery Supported

  • Delayed Harvest

  • Catch-and-Release zones

• Extensive access across Pisgah National Forest and Nantahala National Forest, with trailheads, campsites, and hike-in fishing routes

• Highlights everything from big-water river stretches to hidden headwater creeks

• Major highways, secondary roads, and regional context for smart trip planning
  (For deeper USFS navigation, pair with a Forest Service topo map.)

Field-Tested. Adventure-Ready.

• 36″ × 24″ unfolded, folding down to a compact 4″ × 8″

• Waterproof and tear-resistant, printed in high resolution

• Built for rain, bushwhacking, chest packs, and long days on the water

A QR code unlocks the GPS-enabled version, letting you zoom in on exact access points, track your real-time location on rivers or trails, and seamlessly cross-reference your print map—even far off the grid.

Retailers: A Proven Grab-and-Go Seller

This map is a must-have for fly shops, outfitters, gear stores, and visitor centers throughout Western North Carolina and the greater Blue Ridge region. Locally made, angler-designed, and packed with real-world value, it’s a product customers instantly understand—and rely on.

Don’t just fish the Blue Ridge. Know it. Explore it. Fish it right. Cast farther. Plan smarter.
Discover WNC Trout Country.