In North Carolina, October 1st marks the beginning of the Delayed Harvest Season for trout. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission stocks over thirty rivers and streams throughout the Fall, the Winter and the Spring. On Delayed Harvest Trout Waters, an angler may not harvest or possess any trout from October 1st to the second Saturday in June and may only fish with artificial lures having one single hook. Delayed Harvest Trout Waters are marked with black and white signs. The Delayed Harvest Season is an ideal time for new anglers to work on their skills. Freshly stocked fish are generally easier to catch, but, over time, they get wiser and harder to put in the net. It is a great way to build confidence!

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In addition to a community event calendar, The Articulate Fly maintains streamflow, weather and license information for popular streams and rivers in the Southeastern United States.

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For the benefit of our fellow anglers, The Articulate Fly maintains a community event calendar. If you are an organization or an event promoter and would like us to help promote your event, please send us your event details through the form on our site.

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If you have spent much time fly fishing (or doing just about anything else outdoors), you have seen the landscape change dramatically. Participation has declined. Younger anglers interact with the sport in a fundamentally different way. Our community doesn’t reflect the community at large. If we value our sporting experience and quality time outdoors, we should be concerned.

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