Speckled trout, smallmouth bass, and muskellunge

Scales & Fish Tales

In western North Carolina, 4,000 miles of clear, cool streams and lakes provide a robust habitat for our endemic fish and the anglers who are eager to reel them in.

3 Spots to Go Out For Trout

A trip to the Smokies is incomplete without a taste of the region’s iconic fish. Fortunately, you don’t have to be an expert angler to land a local trout: Three chefs bring the pride of our mountain waters straight to your plate.