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Fly Fishing The Davidson River North
Carolina
The Davidson River is considered one of North
Carolina's best trout streams. From the headwater
section down to Avery Creek, the stream is managed as
a wild trout stream. Fly fishing only is allowed and it's all
catch and release. Below Avery Creek the stream is
stocked by the state on a regular basis.
This stream is fairly close to Ashville, North Carolina,
and is quite easy to reach from the interstate. It is
heavily fished, especially in the lower section from the
fish hatchery down to Avery Creek. The stocked area of
the stream is also heavily fished.
If there is any disadvantage to fishing this stream during
the prime part of the season, it's the fact that it is a
popular fly fishing destination. Anytime you have a
crowded catch and release stream, it means only one
thing. It means the fishing is usually good, so don't let
that fact steer you away from the Davidson River.
The main tributary is Looking Glass Creek. The stream
is very small above the falls not far above its confluence
with the Davidson of just over a mile or so. The small
tributary has some rather sizable fish up to the falls
even though the stream is still rather small.
Seasons:
Fly fishing the Davidson River is good year-round.
Winter:
Fishing during the winter can be good on warm days.
Midge imitations produce good at times.
Spring:
Spring is considered the prime fishing season on the
Davidson River. The hatches bring good dry fly action.
Summer:
Fishing is good during all but the very hottest days of
summer.
Fall:
Fall is an excellent time to fish the Davidson River.
Some big trout are caught each year during the
spawning season.
Fly Fishing Guide to the Davidson River
The trout in the Davidson River can become very
selective at times. There are plenty of aquatic insects
and lots of fishing pressure that cause that.
(Click Here For More Fishing Information)
Carolina
The Davidson River is considered one of North
Carolina's best trout streams. From the headwater
section down to Avery Creek, the stream is managed as
a wild trout stream. Fly fishing only is allowed and it's all
catch and release. Below Avery Creek the stream is
stocked by the state on a regular basis.
This stream is fairly close to Ashville, North Carolina,
and is quite easy to reach from the interstate. It is
heavily fished, especially in the lower section from the
fish hatchery down to Avery Creek. The stocked area of
the stream is also heavily fished.
If there is any disadvantage to fishing this stream during
the prime part of the season, it's the fact that it is a
popular fly fishing destination. Anytime you have a
crowded catch and release stream, it means only one
thing. It means the fishing is usually good, so don't let
that fact steer you away from the Davidson River.
The main tributary is Looking Glass Creek. The stream
is very small above the falls not far above its confluence
with the Davidson of just over a mile or so. The small
tributary has some rather sizable fish up to the falls
even though the stream is still rather small.
Seasons:
Fly fishing the Davidson River is good year-round.
Winter:
Fishing during the winter can be good on warm days.
Midge imitations produce good at times.
Spring:
Spring is considered the prime fishing season on the
Davidson River. The hatches bring good dry fly action.
Summer:
Fishing is good during all but the very hottest days of
summer.
Fall:
Fall is an excellent time to fish the Davidson River.
Some big trout are caught each year during the
spawning season.
Fly Fishing Guide to the Davidson River
The trout in the Davidson River can become very
selective at times. There are plenty of aquatic insects
and lots of fishing pressure that cause that.
(Click Here For More Fishing Information)
| Type of Stream Freestone Species Brown Trout Rainbow Trout Brook Trout (wild in the managed section and stocked elsewhere) Size Medium Size Location Western North Carolina Nearest Towns Ashville Season Y Access: Good Special Regulations Fly Fishing Only - Catch and Release Section Non-Resident License State of North Carolina Weather National Weather Service Link Hatch Chart Coming soon Fly Fishing Guide Hatches and Flies Fly Fishing Gear |
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Davidson River
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