Pier on Lake Dense in Dupont Forest

Fishing

The North Carolina Mountains streams are known for some of the best trout fishing. Serious fly fishers will like the smaller, lesser-known spots such as Pantertown Creek, Chattanooga River, Whitewater River, and Tanasee Creek.

Other areas for trout fishing are: Davidson River, East Fork of the French Broad, West Fork of the French Broad, North Fork of the French Broad, West Fork of the Pigeon, and Mills River.