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Western NC Delayed Harvest Quick Start - by Aaron Sago

2.5 - 3 Hours from Atlanta



Nantahala River (upper section) (Book Available!)
GPS: 35.2478, -83.6558
Directions from Atlanta - [148 miles]

Stocking Schedule

Stocking Level
Brook Trout7,400
Rainbow Trout7,400
Brown Trout3,700

Area Size: Large (4 River Miles)

Fish Density1: (4,625)
Angling Pressure:

Fishability: Typical

Interesting Links: N.C. Sportsman Article
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Tuckasegee River (Book Available!)
GPS: 35.3664, -83.2501
Directions from Atlanta - [148 miles]

Stocking Schedule

Stocking Level
Brook Trout19,600
Rainbow Trout19,600
Brown Trout9,800

Area Size: Large (5.5 River Miles)

Fish Density1: (8,909)
Angling Pressure:

Fishability: Open

Interesting Links: The Definitive Guide to the Tuckaseegee Delayed Harvest by Patrick Mawhinney
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1 Fish Density is NOT the number of river fish per mile but rather a calculation on the number of fish stocked per river mile over the entire DH season.

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