Stream / River · Madison
French Broad River
Official trout-water information for French Broad River in Madison, North Carolina.
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 35.87872, -82.79141
- Mapped source length
- 2.74 miles
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Fishery
Documented trout
Species are not identified in the matched state records.
Management
1 documented reach
waters on Pisgah National Forest Game Land, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Transylvania, Watauga and Yancey counties, are classified as Wild Trout Waters unless otherwise noted
Length: 2.74 miles
Classification: Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
Access evidence
5 matched records
BARNARD
Evidence type: canoe access
Ownership: US FOREST SERVICE
Features: Canoe access, Shore fishing
MURRAY BRANCH
Evidence type: canoe access
Ownership: US FOREST SERVICE
Features: Accessible, Canoe access, Fishing pier, Shore fishing
REDMON PARK
Evidence type: canoe access
Ownership: MADISON COUNTY
Features: Canoe access, Shore fishing
STACKHOUSE
Evidence type: canoe access
Ownership: MADISON COUNTY
Features: Canoe access, Shore fishing
TOWN OF MARSHALL
Evidence type: canoe access
Ownership: NC WRC
Features: Accessible, Canoe access, Fishing pier, Shore fishing
Regulations
Reach-specific notes
Harvest regulation
Four trout per day, each at least seven inches; season is open year-round.
Restrictions
Artificial lures with one single hook only; possessing natural bait while fishing is unlawful.