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French Broad River (West)

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

North Carolina, United States

4.3·1136 catches

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Black crappie

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

17 in · 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

16 in · 2 lb

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General info

French Broad River (West) is a stream located in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Henderson County, North Carolina and Cocke County, Tennessee. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, and Rainbow trout.

Location

35°35′2.7″N 82°34′4.4″W
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Fishing regulations at French Broad River (West), NC

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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Cities nearby

Asheville

1.2 miles away

Hendersonville

19.0 miles away

Brevard

25.1 miles away

Marion

32.5 miles away

Greeneville

42.7 miles away

Forest City

42.9 miles away

Newport

43.9 miles away

Taylors

48.4 miles away

Greer

48.9 miles away

Berea

49.0 miles away

Morganton

49.9 miles away

Wade Hampton

50.3 miles away

Parker

51.0 miles away

Easley

52.9 miles away

Greenville

53.0 miles away

Johnson City

53.3 miles away

Elizabethton

55.2 miles away

Gantt

56.1 miles away

Five Forks

57.0 miles away

Spartanburg

57.2 miles away

Mauldin

57.2 miles away

Morristown

59.3 miles away

Shelby

61.0 miles away

Simpsonville

61.6 miles away

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FAQ about French Broad River (West) fishing

the French Broad River (West) is a stream located in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States. It is also intersecting with Henderson County, North Carolina and Cocke County, Tennessee. Its coordinates are:
35°35′2.7″N 82°34′4.4″W
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