Headed camping this coming up weekend near Boone NC. The trout season opens up Saturday and was wondering if there is any place that the public can park and fish from near Boone. Going to have 4 kids with us that want to try to catch some trout. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Most of the streams in this area of NC are private, but I live about 30 minutes from Boone in Tennessee and we have some really good trout fishing and I'd be happy to show you a few spots. I will see of I can figure out a couple spots in NC where the wealthy haven't bought up the land and made it private

There are probably some trout ponds that could entertain young kids. Call the Chamber of Commerce for advice and the namme of a local fly shop in the area.

Wait....private streams?

Not all states laws allow public access on the water. Here unless you have permission of the adjoining landowner you are trespassing. If say you want to trap coon on a river that divides properties, you need all landowners permission to travel and set traps on that stretch of river or stay on the side you have permissions on. You have no right to float down the river without permission. There are 3 rivers in the state that are public, the Arkansas, Missouri and Kaw.

NC if you can float it you are legal I couldn't imagine having a law where you couldn't access waters by boat at least - walking is a different story though. Down here on the coast it is the high tide mark, not gonna have that in mtn streams.

To the original poster I know if you stop or call some of the local fly shops they can point you in the right direction. I have seen some places where you can park and walk down to a stream all over that area though? how good the fishing will be??????? nuther story.

J

In NC, it all depends on the interpretation of navigable waters......the surface of navigable water is public but both shore lines and the bottom under the water are owned so you need permission to access the water or stand in the water or on the bank.

Good luck finding a spot to fish.

So you wouldn't be allowed to anchor then correct?

http://boonencinfo.com/outdoor-adventures/fishing/

I'd head to Ashe County, Big Horse or Helton Creek. Plenty of public access.