🐟 What fish can you catch in Asheville?

Most commonly caught species around Asheville , NC : Largemouth bass - 3,391 reported catches Rainbow trout - 1,307 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 929 reported catches Brook trout - 800 reported catches Brown trout - 772 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Asheville fishing reports?

The latest Asheville , NC fishing reports are: @michaelleclair reported a nice Largemouth bass at Pensacola Ponds . @Skyler272 reported a nice Largemouth bass . @aidanyoh reported a nice Rainbow trout at North Fork Mills River . @neal.andrew reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Junaluska . @neal.andrew reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Junaluska . .

Fishing in Asheville, NC

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Asheville, North Carolina?

Anglers in Asheville , NC recommend these top fishing spots: French Broad River (West) , Beaver Lake , Lake Julian , Lake Louise , Swannanoa River .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Asheville?

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North Carolina, United States

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Top fish species in Asheville

Latest Asheville fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Pensacola Ponds

22 in · 5 lb

Largemouth bass

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Rainbow trout

North Fork Mills River

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Largemouth bass

Lake Junaluska

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Largemouth bass

Lake Junaluska

length · weight

Brook trout

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Brown trout

West Fork Pigeon River

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Brown trout

Big Laurel Creek

12 in · 1 lb

Rainbow trout

Big Laurel Creek

10 in · 1 lb

Rainbow trout

Big Laurel Creek

12 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Asheville

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in North Carolina can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Asheville fishing

Anglers in Asheville, NC recommend these top fishing spots: French Broad River (West), Beaver Lake, Lake Julian, Lake Louise, and Swannanoa River.

Most commonly caught species around Asheville, NC:

Largemouth bass - 3,391 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 1,307 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 929 reported catches
Brook trout - 800 reported catches
Brown trout - 772 reported catches

The latest Asheville, NC fishing reports are:

@michaelleclair reported a nice Largemouth bass at Pensacola Ponds.
@Skyler272 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@aidanyoh reported a nice Rainbow trout at North Fork Mills River.
@neal.andrew reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Junaluska.
@neal.andrew reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Junaluska.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Asheville, NC. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: