I can remember days the fishing was good enough several of us ran down during lunch and fished. SCOTSMAN and FOWLER CREEKS into CHATTOOGA RIVER, N 35 01.380, W 083 05.738 Elevation - 2,705 feet (recorded @ small parking area off Bullpen Road in national forest), The Stretch:Roughly 2-3 miles of each stream flowing down into theChattoogaRiver, Access Point(s):Access available viaWhiteside Cove Rd(SR 1107) orBullpen Rd(SR 1100) inNantahalaNational Forest, Type of Water:Wild Trout with Natural Bait, Numbers or Size? 3. Should I be faced with the challenge of putting trout on the table and having my choice of streams in North Carolina to do so, I would opt to fish the Nantahala River's lower reaches. 113-174.2 For inland fishing regulations, visit the Wildlife Resources Commission website or call 919-707-0220. They definitely stay active later in the fall and get active earlier in the spring. 1300 bridge), (Big) Snowbird Creek (USFS footbridge at the old railroad junction to USFS Road 2579), Calderwood Reservoir (Cheoah Dam to Tennessee state line), Panther Creek (confluence of Stand Creek and Rock Creek to Lake Fontana), Santeetlah Creek (Johns Branch to Lake Santeetlah), (Big) Snowbird Creek (USFS Road 2579 to S.R. A slick often forms on the upwind side of the point as the oil from baitfish being crushed disperses. 0000012517 00000 n 0000263612 00000 n Located in North Transylvania the stream is a fly fisherman's dream. Here's What You Need to Know, Go Big or Go Home to Hook Lunker Summer Bass, Tackle Test 2022: Top Bass Rods & Reels Reviewed, Winchester Big Bore: Backcountry Bear Protection, Classic Marlin: 336 and 1894 Lever-Action Hunting Rifles, NWTF's Passion for Wild Turkey Conservation Still Burns After 50 Years, First Look: Leupold's BX-4 Range HD Rangefinding Binos, Browning's Max Point, Silver Series Rifle Ammunition, New Hunting Ammo from Remington: 360 Buckhammer, New from Browning: X-Bolt Pro LR McMillan, Hornady's Hot New 7mm PRC Cartridge: SHOT 2023, Hawke Optics' Frontier LRF Laser Range Finding Binoculars, New from LaRue Tactical: Siete Chassis Rifle. No closed season. 0000064718 00000 n In the lower reaches, you will find mostly stockers, but they get enough pressure to be pretty darn picky. To some this might seem a strange choice, yet there is mile after mile of fine, hatchery-supported fishing along this stream running through the heart of Avery County. This point has good water flow, Radcliffe said. However, from the Bumgardner Bend area on upstream there is reduced activity, and those seeking a day without seeing another fisherman can likely do just that on Left Fork, the Bend, or feeders, such as Indian Creek and Pole Road Creek. There isnt much current, but if you look closely, you can see which way the water is moving, and fishing your lures by the pilings with the current is the way to get strikes. Additionally, it is the most accessible trout fishing opportunity fromthe largest city in the area, Charlotte, NC. That makes it a focal point for predator fish. South Creek is a stream located just 13.2 miles from Belhaven, in Beaufort County, in the state of North Carolina, United States. ELD-X Precision Hunter). Belhaven, NC 27810. South Mountains State Park used to offer better fishing opportunities than it does now, as it is a victim of it's own popularity. 0000021687 00000 n 0000274620 00000 n Upstream from Junction this is wild trout water. Fish in the delayed harvest portion of Jacob's Fork in October and November, when the fishing pressure dies down, the stream becomes catch and release, and many fish are stocked in the stream. The North Carolina Resources Commission maintains a highly detailed map of Managed trout water across the state. Washington, NC. 1121 bridge), Green Creek (above Green Creek bridge, except where posted against trespassing), Little Rock Creek (above Green Creek, including all tributaries, except where posted against trespassing), Wiles Creek (game land boundary to mouth). Below are 15 fishing spots along the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail, complete with GPS coordinates. Do I really care about venturing out under the full moon? 17 49.99 N, 83? 0000032918 00000 n No bait restrictions. 8 Log Pound 35 32 59N/76 38 03W. Trout Lake was built by Moses Cone for- you guessed it- trout fishing! They're not necessarily looking 0000004875 00000 n Below the confluence, the stream is called Jacob's Fork, and it is managed under Delayed Harvest regulations, from the park boundary to the confluence. Likewise, there are many more miles of fine, albeit smaller, water in the Standing Indian area of the Nantahala's headwaters. All Game & Fish subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. The best bass fishing regions for North Carolina broken down by lake. Its gradual gradient and ample runs and riffles make for easy wading, quite a contrast to the steep plunge pool characteristics of many Tar Heel streams. Shinny Creek, classified as Wild trout water, features stream bred rainbow and brook trout. It has plenty of easily accessible water with easily caught fish, as well as wild water for anglers looking for a challenge. Arrive at the park before it opens or camp and get up early. Stripers, puppy drum, flounder and speckled trout are the areas primary fish, but bass, pickerel, bowfin and sometimes crash the party. 0000064549 00000 n Access Point(s):Parking and access available via numerous pull-offs alongNorth River Road, Noteworthy:Best place to achieve the Tuckaseigee Slam (catch all three species in one spot), N 35 19.716, W 083 15.746 Elevation - 2,173 feet (recorded @ Greens Creek Road), The Stretch:About 3-4 miles fromMaconCountyline to Savannah Creek, Access Point(s): Various places alongGreens Creek Road(SR 1370), Types of Water:Wild Trout, Undesignated, Hatchery Supported, Noteworthy:Portion of the creek flows through theNantahalaNational Forest, N 35 22.070, W 083 15.149 Elevation - 2,005 feet (recorded @ Dillsboro Park), The Stretch: About 1 mile from Dillsboro park through town, Access Point(s):Various places between park and Best Western River Escape Inn, Noteworthy:Includes two lodging options: Best Western River Escape Inn and Dillsboro Inn, 15. 0000325066 00000 n 1324 bridge), Big Laurel Creek (S.R. ELD Match, and 175 gr. The picks that follow come totally from first-hand experience. As with many places, live shrimp work very well, but everything including all the bait thieves and less-desired species eats them, too. Alternate names for this stream include Chickorack River and South Dividing Creek. State of North Carolina (1974) External links. 0000265515 00000 n The sections along the road are hatchery supported but have plenty of wild fish. 0000005050 00000 n These Stocking Charts are for 2020 and will updated as soon as 2021 is available. The interactive Boating Access Area Map has been developed to assist boaters in finding public, free and 24-hour boating access areas (BAA) owned or maintained by North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) or constructed with the Agency's partnership. Communities [ edit] Fishing Creek, Maryland, an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Dorchester County. As I hint from time to time, feeder streams always merit investigation, and on a personal level, it has long been standard practice for me, when venturing into an area I haven't fished before, to see what sort of opportunities side streams might present. This portion of the stream can become very crowded. 1569 bridge), Cane Creek (N.C. 226 bridge to S.R. Why would I really care about the sunrise and sunset? | 0000241403 00000 n It is appealing for several reasons, not the least of them being the fact it is accessible by road only at the upper and lower end (near the Cradle of Forestry and off Highway 280). 0000259647 00000 n Flounder and drum will move up on the flat, but trout usually work along the edge of the deeper water and only dart into the shallow water to grab something to eat. 4. High Rock Lake is made up of multiple creek arms including Abbotts, Swearing, Buddle, Panther, Dutch Second . 1223 to Muddy Creek) There is no closed season within LGWA. 2702 bridge near Ridgecrest to Wood Avenue bridge [intersection of N.C. 81 and U.S. 74A in Asheville], except where posted against trespassing), Henry Fork (portion on South Mountains State Park), Jacob Fork (Shinny Creek to lower South Mountains State Park boundary), Carroll Creek (portion on game lands above S.R. He sometimes finds a school of trout under the bridge, usually during late fall as the water is cooling. 1515), Buffalo Creek (Watauga Co. line to Long Ridge Branch including tributaries on game lands), Joes Creek (Watauga Co. line to first falls upstream of the end of S.R. 0000006413 00000 n That said, these are my choices, in no particular order of preference, and I'm sticking to them. 3138 bridge) Corner Rock Creek (Little Andy Creek to confluence with Walker Branch) Backpack into the primitive campsites along the stream. Transylvania and Jackson. The fish will feed along the edge of the bar and the edge of the muddy water.. Turn right onto Meadow Fork Road. He usually looks for trout, but often catches red drum, flounder and stripers along with bass and bowfin when rain is abundant. But below the old gauging station on FS 476, the river widens as it drops over several beautiful cascades, including scenic High Falls. 276. It has a particular feature that separates it from the other creeks he fishes: a channel cut through an oyster bar that funnels a lot of fish into a relatively small area. I'm a Christian country boy living in south east Tennessee. This 232 acre tract is located on Goose Creek Island sits right on the Pamlico Sound and the south side of the property bordered by Oyster Creek. Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller gets more info from Hawke's Paige Shipe at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. 1919 at Ivy Creek). PAY ATTENTION because water levels can change quickly. In the video above, Leopold's Shawn Skipper highlights the features of the exciting new optics with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. 0000274158 00000 n Find directions to South Creek, browse local businesses, landmarks, get current traffic estimates, road conditions, and more. Fish Attractor Types Commonly Used by NCWRC While many of these sites are marked with buoys, many are unmarked and can be hard to locate without GPS coordinates. Everyone has an opinion and likely can make some cogent, although not totally convincing, arguments in support of their stream of choice. Nathan Simmons of Browning and Game & Fish's John Taranto take a closer look at both cartridges at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Belhaven is only really reached by one highway, which adds to its charm. The creek passes a picnic area and has a couple of small tributaries that also have good fishing spots here and there. It DOES get cold and anchor ice DOES form on occasionso be prepared with your, Learn about the regulations, requirements and costs and purchase your license. Of course. High Falls is a bit of an adventure but HikeWNCwill provide even more detail on what to expect. When you top the ridge leading down into the hidden valley which embraces the stream and its many trout-filled tributaries, it is to be awestruck with some of the same sense of wonder which . 0000034272 00000 n 3 River point Lower Dowry Creek 35 32 97N/76 34 71W. 0000049667 00000 n All waters located on South Mountains State Park except Clear Creek Reservoir, the main stream of Jacob Fork between the mouth of Shinny Creek and the lower park boundary, and Henry Fork and its tributaries, Wilson Creek (game land portion below Lost Cove Creek to Phillips Branch), Buffalo Creek (mouth of Joes Creek to McCloud Branch), Joes Creek (first falls upstream of S.R. The National Wild Turkey Federation's mission to conserve wild turkey and preserve hunting heritage is still going strong after a half-century. While there arent any logs there any longer, the Log Pound is a spot where logs used to be stored on the side of Pantego Creek before the trip to the sawmill. Fishing spots and depth contours layers are available in most Lake maps. 1551 bridge to U.S. 25 bridge), Green River (Lake Summit powerhouse to game land boundary), (Big) Hungry River (S.R. Additionally, there is backcountry camping above the falls. The USGS measures and reports on many - not all - rivers across the state and there are independentgroups that monitor water flows as well but knowing the amount of water currently flowing down your favorite river and if it is increasing or decreasing will make or break your day. It beats working late and is close enough to make a quick trip just to relax a little in the afternoons., Radcliffe said the way to find stripers is to troll along the breakwater until you have strikes. For this fun technique, use a jighead and grub or a baited hook on a two-foot piece of 12-pound leader. Western North Carolina has a number of Tailwaters and Freestone rivers. 0000017586 00000 n Features quick-change barrel system. Public fishing is allowed through the generosity of landowners and there are many places to park along Radcliffe uses some hard lures in addition to soft plastics. Probably, yes. Price Creek (junction of S.R. Mitchell, formed by two streams on the mountain and flowing down across the Blue Ridge Parkway. 1128 and S.R. These two small streams, each classified as Wild streams above their confluence, merge together about two miles into the park. Fishing Harper's Creek: This is a catch and release area. : Numbers 0000137236 00000 n Start early to beat the crowds. Top Trout Fishing Streams in North Carolina. TUCKASEIGEE RIVER (East LaPorte Park to NC 107 Bridge), N 35 17.866, W 083 07.433 Elevation - 2,155 feet Also 35? 0000275836 00000 n REDDIES RIVER AND ELK CREEK- NC Wilkes County: These are 2 newly appointed Delayed Harvest sections. Cast out the bobber and lure and, after the water settles, give it a couple quick snaps. 0000033905 00000 n 1219 to N.C. 226 bridge), Grassy Creek (East Fork Grassy Creek to mouth), Little Rock Creek (Green Creek bridge to Big Rock Creek, except where posted against trespassing), North Toe River (Avery Co. line to S.R. Yes. Yes, those are two trout rings in that reflection. 0000164778 00000 n N 35 18.816, W 083 07.588 Elevation - 2,685 feet (recorded @ Willets Community, mouth of North Fork) Also 35? 1100 bridge to South Carolina state line), Nantahala River (Whiteoak Creek to Nantahala hydropower discharge canal), Burningtown Creek (Left Prong to Little Tennessee River), Cartoogechaye Creek (downstream U.S. 64 bridge to Little Tennessee River), Cullasaja River (Sequoyah Dam to U.S. 64 bridge near junction of S.R. CX Outfitter, 180 gr. The topwater will draw reaction strikes from whatever is around if they are active. This is the best way to access most of this creek for fishing. This map can be a little unwieldy so here is a simpler version that also can be printed. When fishing back here, I usually throw either a topwater lure or a curlytail grub, Radcliffe said. The interactive Fishing Areas Map may be used to locate fishing area locations throughout the state sponsored by or provided in partnership with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and non-affiliated areas (NCWRC fishing regulations apply).While every effort is made to provide accurate and up-to-date information, the conditions and accessibility of these areas is subject to change. Roan Creek - pull offs along NC 88/Earl Sheets Rd Cranberry Creek - parking CR1, CR2 North Fork New River - parking NF1-NF4 . 0000061115 00000 n Fishing is good. 0000264542 00000 n 0000180824 00000 n Some days the river is calm, and I fish all across and along the point, Radcliffe said. Google Maps will not only provide driving directions but will show you. Take the day off, set up your line, and go fishing! From confluence with Silver Run Creek near NC 107 in the Nantahala National Forest to the South Carolina state line. Jacob's Fork from the park entrance upstream to the confluence of the two streams is classified as Delayed Harvest. Headwaters Outfitters. Lenoir has a Walmart as well as other stores to include sporting goods. Deep Creek Longs Branch; Savage Mill Run; Indian Branch; Marsh Swamp . Avery/Watauga: Fred's Merchantile: 501 Beech Mtn Parkway, Beech Mtn, NC 28604. A second place to concentrate on is just inside the point in the cove. 36.375964, -81.137365 Basin Creek (S.R. Fishing Creek Township, Granville County, North Carolina, in North Carolina. He said he sees this often in places where the taller grass extends well into the water. Weather conditions are not optimal, but there is still opportunity to land some trout. This is primarily a cooler-weather spot for trout, but there are some striper and occasionally a puppy drum or flounder caught here. A Guide will teach you everything you need to know about the nuances of various stretches of the water but if you want to learn more about where you are goingbefore you arrive or if you want to plan your own day on the water for yourself or your group, you will find just about anything you could want plus a little more. Upper Shut-In Creek. 1120 and S.R. A fishing pier is on site also. Contact: Fisherman's Post (910) 452-6378. www.fishermanspost.com. Fishing Along Blue Ridge Parkway Website: www.NCWildlife.org 1095 Broad Creek Road New Bern, NC 28560 The Latham Whitehurst Nature Park features a 2,000' ft. long dock which overlooks Broad Creek, and which has a separate wildlife observation area, a fishing section for anglers, and a canoe and kayak launch for anglers who want to get out and explore. 0000032809 00000 n Best Places to Fish in the South This Fall. It is not unusual to catch freshwater and saltwater fish on the same day from the same hole with the same bait. 1611 to Rutherford Co. line), Cane Creek (railroad bridge upstream of S.R. This is thanks to the fact that the waterways of close to a million and a half acres of land in the North Carolina side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, along with the Nantahala and Pisgah national forests, are suitable for trout. Type of Water:Hatchery Supported, Noteworthy:Access limited the closer you get to the Tuckasegee River, 12. Fishing Creek Township, Columbia County, Pennsylvania. These spots just seem to hold a few more fish than places where the trees or bare bank meets the water. Its primary purpose is to block waves moving up the Pungo River from rocking boats and eroding the shoreline along the Belhaven waterfront. Hikers are more common in this area than anglers, so you'll find low pressure in the best spots. From park and walk 50 yards to the nearest pool situations to remote locations that require considerable hiking and a high level of fitness, the Old North State has it all. Betsey's Ole Country Store 8395 North Carolina 90 Collettsville, NC. Access is strictly by foot in the park portions of the stream, with the Deep Creek Trail following the stream pretty closely most of the time from its beginning until one starts the climb (10-plus miles upstream) away from Right Fork toward Highway 441 hear Clingmans Dome. 0000004788 00000 n 0000048853 00000 n If backcountry fishing for spooky wild browns and rainbows is your idea of nirvana, the South Mills is heaven on earth. 0000028299 00000 n Location: Beaufort County, NC, FID: 1022707 . Spot and range targets without wasting valuable seconds switching between gear with Luepold's new rangefinder binocular, the BX-4 Range HD. 0000072704 00000 n In a matter of four days, what promise there was of American manpower and military backbone had been routed in the most humiliating way. It has the same type of grass as the cove a little ways from it, and there is room and depth for minnows and shrimp to get in the grass. 0000006081 00000 n It requires some wading skill and care, but the fishing is better than in the "off" conditions when moving from one pool to another can be accomplished with ease. There are hundreds, perhaps more than a thousand, creeks and rivers that hold trout in the state. 0000005006 00000 n 0000368716 00000 n 0000164815 00000 n South Mills River, Hendersonville NC: Lat / Long: 35.404591 -82.661211 Background: For my second back country fishing trip, I chose South Mills River. Cattail Creek (bridge at Mountain Farm Community Road to N.C. 197 bridge) Lickskillet Creek; Middle Creek (game land boundary to mouth) 1574 to confluence with Buffalo Creek), Wilson Creek (Phillips Branch to Brown Mountain Beach Dam, except where posted against trespassing), Yadkin River (Happy Valley Ruritan Community Park to S.R. Western North Carolina has many alternatives to choose from near Asheville. 0000022091 00000 n 1151 bridge to French Broad River), Little Ivy Creek (confluence of Middle Fork and Paint Fork at Beech Glen to confluence with Ivy Creek at Forks of Ivy), Meadow Fork (Meadow Fork Campground to Spring Creek), Puncheon Fork (Wolf Laurel Branch to Big Laurel Creek), Roaring Fork (Fall Branch to Meadow Fork), Shelton Laurel Creek (confluence of Big Creek and Mill Creek to N.C. 208 bridge at Belva), Spring Creek (junction of N.C. 209 and N.C. 63 to the, West Fork Shut-in Creek (lower game land boundary to confluence with East Fork Shut-in Creek), Big Creek (headwaters to the lower game land boundary, including tributaries), Catawba River (portion adjacent to Marion Greenway), Curtis Creek (game land portion downstream of the USFS boundary at Deep Branch), Mill Creek (U.S. 70 bridge to I-40 bridge), Armstrong Creek (Cato Holler lower line downstream to upper Greenlee line), Catawba River (Catawba Falls Campground to Old Fort Recreation Park), North Fork Catawba River (headwaters to North Cove School at S.R. The water is shallow, and there is rarely any current, so I can use an eighth-ounce jighead and reach the bottom easily. New River (South Fork) Rugged hillsides, pastoral meadows and bucolic farmlands surround the oldest river in North America. Browning Ammunition has two big-game hunting loads new for 2023 that are effective on a wide range of species: the Max Point and Silver Series. 0000030998 00000 n FISHERMAN'S POST PLEASURE ISLAND TEAM SURF FISHING CHALLENGE. 0000005175 00000 n As the second largest lake in North Carolina, High Rock Lake encompasses 15,180 acres and boasts 365 miles of shoreline. Browning's Rafę Nielsen shares details on the new X-Bolt Pro LR McMillan hunting rifle with Game & Fish Editorial Director Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. About Fishing Reports for South Creek near Belhaven A detailed fishing report for the South Creek will make the difference between a good fishing here and a bad one. Your Guides will have everything you need but if you want to plan your trip or be prepared with your own favorites, NC Wildlife and Trout Unlimited offeraHatch Chart to help you with the insects that will be looking to imitate. Drive north from Hot Springs on Hwy 25/70 toward Tennessee. Persons engaged in recreational fishing in North Carolina coastal waters are required to possess a Coastal Recreational Fishing License in accordance with G.S. 0000305485 00000 n A recently refurbished breakwater stretches across most of the mouth of Pantego Creek on the southeast end of town to protect the Belhaven waterfront and several marinas from the effects of the ever-present chop rolling in from the Pungo River. hb````Ia```Sa@@ OKCbI~N/ Flowing through the heart of the Lost Cove Wilderness Study area, this is pure, pristine mountain water at its finest. April 17 - 19, 2020. You may need to work a little harder. 0000309977 00000 n 0000069595 00000 n Ricky Radcliffe keeps a boat in a neighbors boathouse and is ready to go whenever his time allows. Follow the signs for a left onto Little Creek Road and follow the signs to Max Patch Bald. Infants can be born into a life of fishing for just $106. There, this candidate for federal Wild & Scenic River designation is pocked with beaver ponds full of small, wild brown trout. The Appalachian chain in North Carolina, running from the southwest corner of the state northward and eastward for the entire length of North Carolina's boundary with Tennessee, embraces some of the finest trout water east of the Rockies. 1302 bridge to Pigeon River, except where posted against trespass), Pigeon River (Stamey Cove Branch to upstream U.S. 19-23 bridge), Richland Creek (Russ Avenue [U.S. 276] bridge to U.S. 19 bridge), West Fork Pigeon River (Tom Creek to Queen Creek, including portions on game lands, except Middle Prong), North Fork Mills River (game land portion below the Hendersonville watershed dam), (Rocky) Broad River (end of S.R. North Carolina 0000230650 00000 n The breakwater is not solid, allowing some water to wash through, which dissipates the energy of the waves. LaRue's Ethan Alexander talks about the Siete's features with Game & Fish's Adam Heggenstaller at SHOT Show 2023 in Las Vegas. Imagine driving up to the East Outlet of the Kennebec River to fish a section that was shin deep last month to find that it is now over your head. It is the first fly fishing trail in the United States, with more than 4,600 miles of streams that have wild and stocked rainbow, brown, and brook trout. The noise will attract feeding trout to your bait. Radcliffe said the shoal at Durants Point extends out from the point roughly a half-mile, almost to Marker 10 in the ICW. Virtually the entire stream is designated as catch-and-release, fly-fishing-only, so readers who are of my dear mom's way of thinking (release to grease) need to turn elsewhere. Editor's Note: Among the 40-plus books written or edited by Jim Casada are Modern Fly Fishing and Beginner's Guide to Fly Fishing. License Requirements NC fishing license with a trout stamp LOWER Deep Creek is hatchery-supported by the State of North Carolina, and is stocked regularly from spring through fall. Fish the delayed harvest portion of Jacob's Fork in the pools that are the most accessible for stocking, such as at bridges, and along the portion upstream of the parking lot. L ,8D4pdW.qXh9y-MxY0aZAQ!a c3P0C$T&1 41000 While there are hundreds of miles of Wild Trout waters, NC generously stocks, Western North Carolina has a number of Tailwaters and Freestone rivers. HYo\W81 %aHXbw. 0000265259 00000 n There are several little pockets and snags where predators hide to ambush bait as it moves around here, Radcliffe said. 0000019951 00000 n Flowing into the north shore of Fontana Lake, it is a medium to large stream in its lower reaches, and its relative remoteness (it is accessible only by boat or long hikes) keeps it from being too much a victim of its fame. Access is easy -- Highway 276 follows the Davidson up to where Looking Glass Creek joins it, and afterward Forest Service Road 475 puts you at streamside. 10 Best Bass Waters Off The Beaten Path. 1574), Davis Creek (confluence of Bald and Dockery creeks to Hanging Dog Creek), Hyatt Creek (Big Dam Branch to Valley River), Junaluska Creek (Ashturn Creek to Valley River), Shuler Creek (Joe Brown Hwy. 276. The lower reaches of the stream, up to a place known locally as The Junction (the site of an old logging railroad turnstile), are accessible from Big Snowbird Creek Road (State Road 1120, which turns to a gravel Forest Service road) a few miles out of Robbinsville. 1001 bridge) 36.197758, -81.427506 Fall Creek (S.R. 1. This island is well up in Broad Creek, which splits off from Pantego Creek above Belhaven. 0000137488 00000 n 0000060646 00000 n Mtn, NC fishing opportunity fromthe largest city in the spring and fished fishing for just 106. 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