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French Broad River (West)
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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.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 30, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about French Broad River (West) fishing
- Smallmouth bass - 157 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 41 members reported to have caught this fish
- Rainbow trout - 38 members reported to have caught this fish
- @gabe.lockridge reported a nice Common carp.
- @gabe.lockridge reported a nice Common carp.
- @Cat_daddy_NC reported a nice Common carp.
- @johnbowman3071 reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @johnbowman3071 reported a nice Brown bullhead.
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