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North Carolina
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What we do know
Inside Blue Ridge Parkway
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The Linville River in the Linville Gorge Wilderness is one of North Carolina's most scenic and challenging wild trout streams. The remote gorge section holds native brook trout and wild brown trout in rugged, boulder-strewn water accessible only by steep trail. This is a true wilderness fishing experience requiring expert navigation and angling skills.
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