# North Carolina Fishing Forum **URL:** https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/north-carolina-fishing-forum/45.md [Latest](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/tags.md) --- ## [North Carolina Fishing Forum](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/north-carolina-fishing-forum/47)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 11:34am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/north-carolina-fishing-forum/47 "2026-02-17T11:34:35Z")
Discuss North Carolina fishing reports, lakes, rivers, coastal waters, bass, trout, offshore species, conditions, and local techniques. --- ## [The Mts were calling me](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/the-mts-were-calling-me/462260)
**Author:** [@Cowboypirate](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Cowboypirate)\ **Replies:** 0
I love, yet hate this time of year…let me explain. I love it as the panfish are on, the bass are on, the cats are on, but flyfishing is also staring to pick up in the Mts and I have a special love for tiny brookies from … --- ## [FLY TYING MATERIALS](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fly-tying-materials/462255)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
Were is the best place to purchase fly tying material, everyplace I look is so exspensive. Thanks --- ## [Southern UT Summer](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/southern-ut-summer/462242)
**Author:** [@richyd4u](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/richyd4u)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/southern-ut-summer/462242 "2023-08-07T19:57:37Z")
Just a pic dump of some amazing summer fishing we’ve had down here in Southern UT this summer! It’s been the summer of tigers! Funnest part has been watching my oldest daughter get it dialed in and slay em! Proud Dad…eve… --- ## [Green River](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/green-river/462233)
**Author:** [@PBH](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/PBH)\ **Replies:** 0
Not Utah, but pretty close. Rain, muddy water, leaky waders, frozen waders, moose, cloudy skies, sunny skies, sunburns, chills…I think we had it all. good times! --- ## [Fall Colors](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fall-colors/462234)
**Author:** [@richyd4u](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/richyd4u)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2022, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fall-colors/462234 "2022-09-27T19:23:27Z")
My and my eldest were back at it again this past weekend. The fall colors both in and out of the water were fantastic! These brookies are coloring up even more, and with the colder water temps are fighting machines! The … --- ## [Wasatch Fly Tying Expo](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/wasatch-fly-tying-expo/462227)
**Author:** [@Joe\_Dizzy](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Joe_Dizzy)\ **Replies:** 0
Looks like the Wasatch Fly Tying Expo will be back as a live event in 2022: Wasatch Fly Tying Expo April 7th thru 9th at the Expo Center in Sandy. Show seemed to be growing by leaps and bounds prior to COVID ruining th… --- ## [upper Chowen River](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/upper-chowen-river/461020)
**Author:** [@gdn443](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/gdn443)\ **Replies:** 0
Had a chance last week when it got down to the lower 80’s and lower humidity to head for the Chowen River. Great day to be out and I did pickup a small bass and two Bowfin. :( Not what I had in mind but they do battle i… --- ## [upper Chowen River](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/upper-chowen-river/322158)
**Author:** [@gdn443](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/gdn443)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2021, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/upper-chowen-river/322158 "2021-09-17T13:35:14Z")
Had a chance last week when it got down to the lower 80’s and lower humidity to head for the Chowen River. Great day to be out and I did pickup a small bass and two Bowfin. :frowning: Not what I had in mind but they do … --- ## [Looking to meet other](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/looking-to-meet-other/462222)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
We live on otter creek reservoir and would like to meet others to fish with. Thanks --- ## [Last run for cats](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/last-run-for-cats/321839)
**Author:** [@gdn443](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/gdn443)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2021, 6:08pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/last-run-for-cats/321839 "2021-07-27T18:08:33Z")
Made my last outing for cats today. One good hit but no hookups. :dodgy: Next week I hit the swamps for Lg Mouth and hope the yellow flies aren’t around. Wish some more Tar Heels would post here. :huh: --- ## [Middle Provo 07/11/2021](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/middle-provo-07-11-2021/462221)
**Author:** [@Joe\_Dizzy](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Joe_Dizzy)\ **Replies:** 0
Fished the middle below River Road yesterday from 10:30a – 1:30p. Water was clear, good level (220 CFS), and a chilled 52\* F. Steady action nymphing right off the bat. Made it an hour and a half without losing a fly so t… --- ## [Wade repair?](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/wade-repair/462204)
**Author:** [@MWScott72](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/MWScott72)\ **Replies:** 0
Does anyone know of a wader repair service out there. I have several pair of Caddis breathable where the leak in in the neoprene bootie, but for the life of me, I can’t stop them. Thinking maybe the neoprene has simply … --- ## [First time out for cat fish this year](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/first-time-out-for-cat-fish-this-year/321407)
**Author:** [@gdn443](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/gdn443)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2021, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/first-time-out-for-cat-fish-this-year/321407 "2021-03-19T21:07:40Z")
Got the boat back from the marina and it now goes in reverse. :smiley: Headed to the Roanoke for some early cat fishing. Rock season was only a week this year, so no one at the ramp. :huh: I tried cut Herring and mad… --- ## [Weber River 2/25](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/weber-river-2-25/462203)
**Author:** [@Jonthecook](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Jonthecook)\ **Replies:** 0
Finally recovered from Covid enough to hit the water again! Was able to get out and fish the weber river for one hour last night up by devil’s slide. Fish were plenty active and willing to play with the smaller nymphs an… --- ## [Bell Haven spotted trout](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bell-haven-spotted-trout/321090)
**Author:** [@gdn443](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/gdn443)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2021, 2:46am UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bell-haven-spotted-trout/321090 "2021-01-27T02:46:17Z")
After changing the water pump in the out board, I went up to Bell Haven to try my luck. Only one truck there this time when I had a parking lot full after thanksgiving. Put the boat in, untied the line and put it in reve… --- ## [5 inches of rain.](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/5-inches-of-rain/320554)
**Author:** [@gdn443](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/gdn443)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2020, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/5-inches-of-rain/320554 "2020-11-15T23:51:21Z")
After this storm went by the rivers are way up. Two boat repairs and a hand surgery behind me, I’m ready to fish. Should get into the 40’s next week so will try the trout again in Bath. :frowning: Going nuts home. LOL --- ## [Anyone gone to Panguitch?](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/anyone-gone-to-panguitch/462196)
**Author:** [@Envenomation09](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Envenomation09)\ **Replies:** 0
Just wondering if anyone has any idea if the fish are coming shallower at Panguitch these days? It’s been so hot this year, it just seems to refuse to cool down and it’s been weird for the fishing this Fall. Everything i… --- ## [Bath NC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bath-nc/320472)
**Author:** [@gdn443](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/gdn443)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2020, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/bath-nc/320472 "2020-11-03T23:10:51Z")
Tried my hand at spotted trout again. Water warmed up from two weeks ago cold front. Saw a lot of bait fish but no trout. This is a hot area a local turned me onto. After having a linkage problem, then this trip I fried … --- ## [Enterprise Res evening](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/enterprise-res-evening/462195)
**Author:** [@Envenomation09](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Envenomation09)\ **Replies:** 0
Fished enterprise reservoir did pretty well this weekend Used a black leech, stripping it and also just under an indicator. Caught probably 20+ smallmouth bass all under a foot. Fun change of pace. Nice evening. Lower … --- ## [Weber/Middle Provo 9/25 & 9/26](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/weber-middle-provo-9-25-9-26/462194)
**Author:** [@richyd4u](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/richyd4u)\ **Replies:** 3
Got up North to my home waters last weekend. Hit my usual Weber spot, and knew it may still be a little early given the warm weather they’ve had recently. The flows were perfect, water clarity perfect…just the big browni… --- ## [Strawberry Wednesday 23rd](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/strawberry-wednesday-23rd/462193)
**Author:** [@Sharknado](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Sharknado)\ **Replies:** 0
First time tubing Strawberry spent a couple of hours kicking around. Only caught two one was this 18in rainbow. Other was a smaller but very thick rainbow as well. Intermediate line with bigger fish on a black Carey spec… --- ## [Little Dell 9-23](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/little-dell-9-23/462192)
**Author:** [@Riffle](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Riffle)\ **Replies:** 0
Ran up to Little Dell for a couple of hours to see how the reservoir is looking (oh ya - also took my fly rod…) Water looks to be down about 20 feet from high water mark. Water temp is much warmer at inlet side (hand te… --- ## [Strawberry tube launching](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/strawberry-tube-launching/462191)
**Author:** [@Sharknado](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Sharknado)\ **Replies:** 0
Plan is to tube Strawberry this week for the first time. Looking at options on where to launch and considering Renegade area. Any thoughts or other ideas. After I get a idea on where to launch next will be what color bug… --- ## [Two reports in one!](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/two-reports-in-one/462190)
**Author:** [@Riffle](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Riffle)\ **Replies:** 2
Decided to see how much the water was cooling at Strawberry. Surface temps were 57 and the fish were very active. Early on fish were feeding on/near the surface and I had a lot of success using a washing line with a boob… --- ## [Morning surprise](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/morning-surprise/462188)
**Author:** [@Sharknado](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Sharknado)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2020, 4:09pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/morning-surprise/462188 "2020-09-02T16:09:45Z")
Spent a couple hours this morning floating around Salem Pond with my brother. He just got himself a float tube and a fly rod set up. DragEd buggers around so he could get used to the tube and fly fishing. He wound up cat… --- ## [Huntington North surprise](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/huntington-north-surprise/462186)
**Author:** [@gofish435](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/gofish435)\ **Replies:** 0
I made another quick run over to HN today to fish from my tube. I launched at the state park boat ramp at 7:00 and fished until 11:00 when it got hot. I fished mostly south and west from the ramp. I used a fast sinkin… --- ## [Fly Tying Swap](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fly-tying-swap/462189)
**Author:** [@bendmar](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/bendmar)\ **Replies:** 0
I am currently hosting a fly tying swap. You can choose to tie 18 nymphs or dries, your choice. Currently there are 11 tiers signed up. Would anyone on here like to join? Flies have to be submitted by September 18th. Goo… --- ## [Lake powell 08/23-24](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lake-powell-08-23-24/320111)
**Author:** [@trophyboat](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/trophyboat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/lake-powell-08-23-24/320111 "2020-08-31T20:02:12Z")
Had an awesome invite to powell and couldnt turn it down!! Fished the mornings and evenings around bullfrog and whacked the fish in the mornings good and picked up a few fish in the evenings. Got into some small boils a… --- ## [South Slope 8-13](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/south-slope-8-13/462187)
**Author:** [@Riffle](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/Riffle)\ **Replies:** 2
Fished some new small water today draining off the south slope of the Uintas. Took a while to get there but the scenery and fishing were amazing. Caught a bunch of beautiful Colorado cutts - nothing too big, but big eno… [Next page](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/north-carolina-fishing-forum/45.md?page=1)