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When planning a fishing trip to beautiful North Carolina, an angler can choose to fish freshwater or saltwater. Whatever the choice, North Carolina has wonderful fishing spots for any fisherman.
If freshwater mountain fishing is what youre searching for, then there isnt a more breathtaking area to fish than the Great Smokey Mountains. Here you can breathe the clean air and find plenty of fish in the clear, cold, crystal rivers and creeks. With so many creeks and rivers to choose from, it is hard to make a mistake in deciding which place to fish.
There are, however, a few creeks that stand out when it comes to successful fishing. Whether you like to wade or enjoy a leisurely float trip, the North Carolina mountains have so much to offer. Rainbow trout and brown trout can be found in Abrams Creek, which flows out of Cades Cove. One popular section of Abrams Creek is known as The Horseshoe, and anglers can spend all day fishing this part of the creek.
For beautiful scenery and great fishing, try Little River. Many fishermen fish along the road, while others hike into the woods for more secluded fishing. Hazel Creek, in the Fonatana Lake area, is well-known for its abundance of fish and can be accessed from the local marina. For more energetic fishermen, the headwaters of Hazel Creek can be reached by hiking a trail which begins at Clingmans Dome.
Cataloochee Creek, Palmer Creek, and Caldwell Fork boast smallmouth bass in addition to rainbow and brown trout. These creeks are fairly easy to fish because most of the banks are bordered by old home sites and open fields. If saltwater fishing is more your speed, then try the coast of North Carolina. You might want to begin at Fort Macon. It is next to Newport River, which enters from the ocean and houses trout, flounder, blue fish, and stripers, among other fish.
There are plenty of protective waters in and around Cape Lookout, and they are teeming with fish. If surf fishing beckons, then you are in luck because the Outer Banks area is known as one of the best surf fishing spots in the country. Bluefins, yellowfins, tuna, and sea trout are just some of the fish available. If a challenge and big waves are what you love, then be sure to check out the area just north of Oregon Inlet. You will need a vehicle to access this area of beach, but it can be well worth the effort.
The people of Hatteras Village sometimes refer to the village as the surf fishing capital of the world, and well they might. Cape Point, located near the village, is a popular fishing spot for tourists, so dont expect to be the only one there. The rocky shore that surrounds Hatteras Lighthouse provides excellent areas for fish to hide. Speckled trout are plentiful here at times. You can also try Cape Lookout Rock Jetty for many varieties of trout along with flounder, mackerel, and other fish.
Whether you like the peaceful quiet of a mountain stream, or you prefer the thrill of battling the biggest waves, North Carolina has both. All you need to do is grab your rod and reel, throw in some bait, and hit the road. North Carolina is just waiting to provide an adventure for you.
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