Nantahala River - Nantahala Outdoor Center

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Inside Appalachian National Scenic Trail
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About this water

The Nantahala River below Nantahala Dam is a celebrated tailwater fishery in the Nantahala Gorge, known for its cold, clear water and healthy trout populations. The delayed harvest section below the dam offers excellent fly fishing for stocked and wild rainbow trout. The gorge setting and consistent flows make this one of western North Carolina's most popular angling destinations.