Messages 22 Reaction score 0 Location Winston-Salem, NC. Squeak Smith, who has fished Wilson Creek for 25 years since retiring from the U.S. Air Force and moving to North Carolina, likes the delayed-harvest section. Locals can enjoy a weekend getaway to Wilson Creek and still have time to relax when they get home. Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Caldwell County, it is tucked in among the mountains of the Pisgah National Forest and supports, in various stretches, delayed-harvest and hatchery-supported waters, and several of its tributaries are designated as wild trout fisheries. "BiteZones," creek entrances and creek junctions. I don't know how many times I've said it but here it is again. 201 Fishing Creek Dr, New Bern, NC 28562. Opportunities for adventure and activity abound for every skill level including the most experienced outdoorsmen. Plus, there is tons of natural beauty of the changing seasons to appreciate during your visit. Most of Wilson Creek is clear water but challenging to fish due to the steep terrain. . Camping, kayaking, hunting and fishing, waterfall hikes, off-road driving, and mountain biking are available in selected areas. 20 or No. I have found fly selection depends on how long its been since Wilson has been stocked, Smith said. Wilson Creek also has a Delayed Harvest Section that runs for three and a half miles from the game land boundary downstream of the Lost Cove Creek bridge on state highway #90 and follows state road #1328 to the Phillips Branch bridge. The spring of the year will bring about some good hatches starting with the Blue Winged Olives and the Black Stone flies early in the spring, followed by the Hendricksons and the Caddis flies in April. Grandfather Ranger District Fishing Supplies in Waterford on YP.com. A small booklet, Wilson Creek Tour and History, is available at the visitor center. There are numerous hiking trails in Western NC near fishing holes to challenge the most seasoned hikers. 1133 bridge to N.C. 194-88 bridge) Restroom is closed in the winter. Brown Trout with a bead head nymph, 2 lb. Brokers are protected. United States government. Wilson Creek Cabins pet friendly cabins are located on NC 90 in Mortimer, pretty much centrally located between Lenoir, Grandfather Mountain and Boone and Blowing Rock NC, zoom in/out map to see. #4.25.5. The only problem with this section of Wilson Creek, if you want to consider it a problem, is access. For most of its length, Wilson Creek tumbles gradually downhill, passing through classic series of pools, runs, and riffles, with pocket water common. Asheville, NC 28801 It's A. The trails range in length from a half mile to three miles from the trailhead to the stream, depending on which one, or combination of trails, you select. We hiked in 1.1 miles down 4wd road also called the "Jeep Trail". HOW TO GET THERE: From I-40 at Hickory, take US 321 north to NC 90 just north of Lenoir. You could get by using a 5 weight floating fly line for everything. Both of these streams and their tributaries are large enough to warrant their own article. Here is aHatch chart for North Carolinato see what bugs are hatching on the local waters. Both of these streams and their tributaries are large enough to warrant their own article. If you want to catch gator trout consistently, youve got to target them. Sandeels By Pete McManus Ill never forget the smell. on official, secure websites. Although Wilson Creek is a little difficult to access in its upper parts, its well worth fishing. The trout do not see a great deal of pressure and often will succumb to Blue Winged Olive imitations. This map shows all the official Forest Service trails in the area. These streams will be covered separately from Wilson Creek in the near future. Fishing Wilson Creek: All trout fishing streams are located in the Western corner of North Carolina near the Blue Ridge and Smoky mountains. The best way to fish the river is by raft, but there are some wading opportunities near Woodfin and Carrier Park. They make excellent gifts. Let us know & ask for our 70 page Complimentary Magazine. It was recently named a Wild and Scenic River and beginning in Oct 2009, will become one of the most heavily stocked trout streams in the state with the opening of the new Delayed Harvest Section. 1363 to S.R. Lures are restricted to those with one single hook.This steep section is difficult to hike into and is filled with runs and pools. Those traveling into the area will probably choose to fly into Winston-Salem or Knoxville, although Charlotte is another option. North Carolina Streamflow Data from the USGS This . A number of miles pass through an area called The Gorge, where the banks are high and steep. Please contact local offices by phone or email to find the current statusand how to get the services and information you need. The fish pretty much hold in one place; they are in the current waiting for the food to come by. None of the waters are fishable during March. There are 53 miles of trails and four significant waterfalls: Harper Creek Falls, Ten Foot Falls, Hunt Fish Falls and Gragg Prong Falls. Ive tried a lot of different things over the years, but these came on the market in the last couple of years, and they work real well. Wilson Creek, a tributary of the Johns River, flows from its headwaters on Grandfather Mountain near the Blue Ridge Parkway above Edgemont, North Carolina. Catching a cooler full of seatrout can sometimes be downright easy. Planning Your Trip Stocking Schedules After passing the commercial campground, the road turns to gravel, where it follows the Wilson Creek Gorge. GUIDES/FISHING INFO: Wilson Creek Outfitters, 831 West Union Street, Morganton, 828-430-3556 or www.wilsoncreekoutfitters.com; Table Rock Angler, 4515 NC 181, Morganton, 828-433-7637 or www.tablerockangler.com; Walkers Country Store, Walkers Country Store on Wilsons Creek, 7789 Brown Mountain Beach Rd., Collettesville, 828-754-0062; Haacs Store, 6785 Brown Mountain Beach Rd., Lenoir, 828-394-0950. 7805 Brown Mountain Beach Rd Collettsville, NC 28611. Here is list of general fly pattern recommendations for Wilson Creek: Ventures Fly Co. offers a great selection of dry flies, nymphs and streamers that will catch fish just about anywhere. We have a vast amount of geographic data for each stream. From Morganton, travel north on NC 181 for 10 miles after the road turns to two lane from four lanes, then turn right on to Brown Mountain Beach Road. However, as the fish are most often stocked in fairly large pools that are easily accessed from the road, thats where I start. In the headwaters, summer fishing remains decent but elsewhere isnt much good. Bob Martin, who is active in the Fly Fishers Federation and has fished for trout throughout the North Carolina mountains, has had his best success at Wilson Creek fishing keeping his flies along the bottom. This is a freestone stream that is full of wild and stocked brown and rainbow trout. For purposes of fly fishing, there are two basic sections. 2023 Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina. Go about three miles, then turn right on Brown Beach Mountain Rd. SOLD DEC 5, 2022. Fly Fishing Forecast for Wilson Creek, North Carolina What is Whacking Fatties? Wilson Creek originates in Calloway Peak and stretches for 23 miles before emptying into John's River in Caldwell County. A heavily weighted Muddler Minnow has hooked some big fish for me on Wilson Creek. Thread starter 05harleyrider; Start date Feb 15, 2015; 0. North Carolina INSECTS ORDER EMERGENCE PATTERN JANUARY - MARCH Midges Diptera (True Flies) Afternoon 18-24 Gray and Olive Midge, Griffith's Gnat, Renegade Blue Winged Olive Ephemeroptera (Mayflies) February - March, Early Afternoons, Warm Days 18 Blue Winged Olive, Adams Spring is a great time of year to fish Wilson Creek since you'll pretty much have the place to yourself. You can find trails throughout the upper section leading to the creek and its tributaries (see map above), where you will find a good selection of trout without a lot of pressure. Call 1-800-POACHER or 919-707-0030 to report illegal activity on the rivers and streams, or in the woods. Continue on Brown Mountain Beach Road for 5 miles and turn left on to SR 1328. Camping, kayaking, hunting and fishing, waterfall hikes, off-road driving, and mountain biking are available in selected areas. Type of StreamFreestoneSpeciesRainbow Trout (wild and stocked withholdovers)Brown Trout (wild and stocked withholdovers)SizeSmall to MediumLocationNorthwestern North CarolinaNearest TownsEdgemont, SeasonYear-round except hatcherysupported water is closed duringMarch, Non-Resident LicenseState of North Carolina, Season:The season runs year-roundWinter:Trout can be caught on most warm winter days.Spring:Fly fishing Wilson Creek during the Springtime is gooddue to the hatches of aquatic insects..Summer:Summertime is okay in the headwaters.Fall:Fall is a beautiful time to fish this stream. Ralph Winchester Road follows the creek through the gorge up to state highway #90 but access is not exactly easy. Purple points represent bridges or stream crossings whereby often Google StreetView is available. Click on the points to get more information. Strike Indicators Selection and Application, Aquatic Nuisances are Threatening Trout Waters. USFS Wilson Creek Trail Map Sculpin patterns are also working. Opportunities for adventure and activity abound for every skill I would suggest having them in sizes ranging from 1X for streamers, up to 6X for small dry flies and midges, in both the 7 and half and 9 foot lengths. You can gain access from Forest Service Road 192 and Forest Service Trail 258, but make sure that you have a map with you at all times because the trails are complex and not very well-marked in this area. Ken is an avid fisherman of 40+ years who loves to explore and find new places to fish. As if it was not enough, catch a glimpse of the famous hawk migrations that happen in autumn. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 16 min to complete. Its heavily stocked by the state. James Marsh has made his living fishing since 1980 through hosting and producing the first ever national syndicated weekly TV series on saltwater fishing for five years; hosting and producing forty-six instructional saltwater fishing videos more of which have been sold on saltwater fishing than anyones in the world; and for the past twenty-two years hosting and producing nineteen instructional videos on fly fishing and founding the Perfect Fly Company. Wilson Creek; Wiccacon River; Wolf Meadow Branch; Yadkin River; See . Many anglers that fish heavy nymphs and streamers would want a 6 weight fly line but it wouldnt be absolutely necessary. Wilson Creek Public Fishing Area is an access point to Wilson Creek. View Map Find Local Fishing Spots on the Interactive Map! Go back to Trails. Every day, the Wilson Creek records high numbers of hikers and trail enthusiasts, thanks to the natural hiking trails in Western North Carolina and camping sites. 4 years newer. $10.99: 62-94933-HI . Deep Creek Longs Branch; Savage Mill Run; Indian Branch . Map Wilson Creek area trail map, Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina Dry flies will work well as will the nymphs in these clear waters. There are also some tributaries in the area that are worth a visit while youre fishing Wilson Creek, so feel free to hike around and explore. Wilson Creek, a Wild and Scenic River Website (828) 759-0005 Directions Map Forty-nine thousand acres of wilderness comprise the Wilson Creek area, one of North Carolina's most pristine and rugged terrains. Its heavily stocked with rainbows, brook trout and brown trout. And for anglers whod like to keep some trout for the table, Wilson Creek is open under regular hatchery supported trout regulations for another 5 miles down to the remains of an old lowhead dam near the Adako community. Much of Wilson Creek lies within the Pisgah National Forest. Fishing regulations at Wilson Creek, NC. North Carolina-Georgia-South Carolina. The interactive Fishing Areas Map may be used to locate fishing area locations throughout the state sponsored by or provided in partnership with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission North Carolina Trout Fishing Maps, www.ncwildlife.org/Fishing/LearnResources/Publications.aspx; Wilson Creek National Wild and Scenic River Trail Guide, The Forest Place Store, 828-884-5713, www.theforeststore.com; Walkers Country Store, 828-754-0062. There are resident and non-resident sport fishing licenses available. 16 or smaller deer hair flies. The route uses an orchestrated mix of flowing singletrack, remote and rugged forest roads, and graded gravel to provide a great long weekend riding . While some may be intrigued by the adventurous activity, its even more fun for those with sufficient casting skills. F. Sold Price . Dark in the winter, size 16 or 18. Rainbow Trout with a Rooster Tail. Please contact the listed maintenance entity in the area details for additional information. They make excellent gifts. There are other small tributary streams in the area such as Buck Timber Creek and Cary Flat Branch. For purposes of fly fishing, there are two basic sections. Theyre like me. The upper part of Wilson Creek is more typical of the small to medium size freestone, mountain trout stream with runs, riffles, plunges and short pools. If you are looking for horseback riding, Anita-Alta offers horse riding and hiking trails that connect to Pisgah National Forest or of course, you can find it at The Coves Mountain River Club. The summer is a good time to fish the Wilson Creek however; you must avoid the swimming and the kayaking areas of the gorge. Fly Fishing On The Wilson Creek North Carolina. This site requires that javascript is enabled. Wilson Creek North Carolina Fishing Report & Options for Selecting Flies: 02/23/23 We are getting good reports of fish being caught in the stocked and wild trout sections. You can purchase a North Carolina state fishing license and learn about the most current regulations through the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. 1 / 40. He created DIY Fly Fishing to help you do the same. This has become a very popular area to fish. Official websites use .gov A .gov The Coves Mountain River Club is a gated mountain community positioned with 3,600 scenic acres, with amenities that include 5 miles of river frontage on the Johns River, a mountaintop lodge with infinity edge swimming pool and hot tub, a full service equestrian center, community garden and its own well maintained hiking trails in North Carolina. October into June each year, this beautiful 3-mile stretch is managed under catch-and-release, single-hook, artificial-only regulations. Troutprostore is here to help you fish smarter by offering the most innovative and highest quality trout fishing products. Trout University free classes, instructional DVDs and much more. Full Width Template Wilson Creek: 49,000 Acres of Rugged Wilderness Forty-nine thousand acres of wilderness comprise the Wilson Creek area, one of North Carolina's most pristine and rugged terrains. Daily Trout Stockings February 27, 2023 The NC Wildlife Resources Commission stocks trout within its Public Mountain Trout Waters program. I would suggest a rod for the 4, 5 or 6 5 weight lines that is nine feet in length, in a medium to medium fast action. We also have custom Perfect Fly selections in 3 different price ranges for this stream that come with or without fly boxes. Fishing Creek. Fly Fishing the Great Smoky Mountains National Park DVD, Fly Fishing Yellowstone National Park DVD, Discovery - The Underwater World of Trout Volume 1 DVD, Fly Fishing with the Quill Gordon Spinner. Fly fishing Wilson Creek during the springtime isgood due to the hatches of aquatic insects. Wilson Creek Falls from North Carolina's high country around the towns of Boone, Blowing Rock and Linville. Fly fishing Wilson Creek, in its headwaters where the stream is managed as wild trout water, is well worth the effort. General Overview of Wilson Creek Fishing Conditions by season Spring: Blue Winged Olives and Black Stone flies are the primary hatches throughout the spring. Martin fishes nymphs at Wilson Creek. or Call us at 800 594 4726 or email us at sales@perfectflystore.com. It was recently named a Wild and Scenic River and in 2009, became one of the most heavily stocked trout streams in the state with the opening of the new Delayed Harvest Section. All orders are shipped free in the U.S. Scroll down to see more filter options, and click the Update Map or Clear Filters button to apply or remove your search criteria. In any of the areas, youll be sure to find plenty of trout when you come during the best times of year to fly fish in North Carolina. Depths shown by contours. This river is about 15 miles from downtown Black Mountain. N A Tilley Creek Rd, Cullowhee, NC 28723 is a Studio home sold in 2013. . Copyright 1999 - 2023 Carolina Sportsman, Inc. All rights reserved. Wilson Creek NC TROUT FISHING Trails N Trout 1.88K subscribers 59 5.4K views 1 year ago Fishing a popular trout stream in the mountains of North Carolina. Lenoir, Morganton and Blowing Rock, North Carolina. This is a beautiful mountain stream that has native brook trout. Includes location map. It is punctuated by a gorgeous rock gorge. website belongs to an official government organization in the Copyright 2023 DIY Fly Fishing, all rights reserved. I like a beadhead generic nymph. Although Wilson Creek is a little difficult to access in its upper parts, its well worth fishing. While every effort is made to provide accurate and up-to-date information, the conditions and accessibility 92.09 ACRES . The Act seeks to preserve the qualities of such waterways through public and private, voluntary stewardship. Buckhorn Reservoir is a reservoir in Wilson County, North Carolina, USA, created by the Buckhorn Dam. Wilson Creek was added to the National Wild and Scenic River System on August 18, 2000. Open all year. The middle section runs from below the property line at Edgemont down to Phillips Branch and is delayed harvest. The lower gorge section is about two miles long and pools into a large area near a campground, where there are plenty of deep pools and riffles that the trout love to hide among. Riffles are not as deep, so fish are a little closer to the surface and more willing to take a dry fly or emerger, he said. As a dry fly, a No. Fishing spots and baits to use at Wilson Creek? . The stream officially will join the delayed-harvest program when it is stocked in October. 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