North Carolina Council of Trout Unlimited

06/03/2026

If you're near Boone, NC you should consider attending. Hickory NC Trout Unlimited Chapter 032, Blue Ridge Trout Unlimited, Rocky River Trout Unlimited,

06/01/2026

The NCWRC will open 30 trout streams and two lakes classified as Delayed Harvest to trout harvest on June 6. They will remain open through Sept. 30.

On the first Saturday in June, anglers may begin harvesting trout from Delayed Harvest waters. From 6 a.m. until noon, fishing in those waters is limited to youth only. The age that qualifies as a youth is now under 16 years old. It changed from the previous age of under 18 during the 2025-2026 regulations cycle.

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05/25/2026

05/01/2026

It's true, lol

03/02/2026

https://youtu.be/DId0AeDUH6w?feature=shared

Flowing into one of Northern California’s most robust salmon rivers, the Lower Sacramento, Paynes Creek offers excellent spawning grounds for Chinook and Cen...

02/16/2026

Not pointing fingers, lol.

02/16/2026

02/08/2026

WILSON CREEK PLANTING EVENT FOR BANK PROTECTION

The Hickory TU chapter in cooperation with Catawba Riverkeeper has arranged for a livestake and tree planting event for bank protection on Wilson Creek, Saturday, February 28th, from 10-2. The event will take place at the middle bridge (just above the old mill foundation and handicap area). Park in the lot just above the bridge to the right and if full additional parking just beyond and to the left under the power lines. If you have a sledge or shovel, please bring them along. We will have soda and water, but please bring your own lunch. If you plan to attend, please email us at [email protected].

01/30/2026

https://www.ncwildlife.gov/news/press-releases/2026/01/27/update-state-hatchery-renovations-and-impacts-2026-trout-stocking-schedule?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPp1FFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe57F_cBD4NhUoI_T7A0n9Lj-4rGZzQHz3X3jFWPo0cRFA35UtIAuTyKSqs1s_aem_zKnR9mqIrP4b7CuVC_HpJA

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) has released the 2026 public mountain trout waters stocking schedule and announced efforts to address impacts caused during a $50 million major renovation.