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Oconaluftee River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

North Carolina, United States

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Oconaluftee River fishing reports

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

8 in · 2 oz

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Brown trout

14 in · 2 lb

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Rainbow trout

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General info

Oconaluftee River is a stream located in Swain County, North Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Jackson County, North Carolina. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Brown trout, and Creek chub.

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35°29′60″N 83°18′30.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Oconaluftee River, NC

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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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Kingsport

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Cleveland

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Bristol

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Crossville

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London

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FAQ about Oconaluftee River fishing

the Oconaluftee River is a stream located in Swain County, North Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Jackson County, North Carolina. Its coordinates are:
35°29′60″N 83°18′30.3″W
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The most common species in the Oconaluftee River are:
  • Rainbow trout - 119 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brown trout - 27 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Creek chub - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
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