Looking for a great new place to fish for trout in the mountains of North Carolina, or are you interested in checking the rules and regulations for a favorite spot? Visit North Carolina Wildlife Commission Public Mountain Trout Waters page for information on seasons, limits, laws and safety.
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The 1-mile section of Reddies River is classified as the North Wilkesboro Mountain Heritage Trout Waters and is a Delayed Harvest Trout Waters with the following regulations:
From Oct. 1 until the first Saturday in June:
- No trout may be harvested or possessed;
- Fishing is restricted to artificial lures having one single hook;
- Natural bait may not be used or possessed.
From 6 a.m. until 12 p.m. (noon) on the first Saturday in June:
- Fishing is restricted to youths under 18 years old;
- No bait or lure restriction;
- No size limit restriction;
- Seven (7) trout per day creel limit.
From 12 p.m. (noon) on the first Saturday in June until Sept. 30:
- Fishing open to all anglers;
- No bait or lure restriction;
- No size limit restriction;
- Seven (7) trout per day creel limit.