Stream / River · Transylvania
French Broad River
Official trout-water information for French Broad River in Transylvania, North Carolina.
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 35.16785, -82.79065
- Mapped source length
- 11.36 miles
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Fishery
Documented trout
- Brook Trout
- Brown Trout
- Rainbow Trout
Management
1 documented reach
confluence of North Fork French Broad River and West Fork French Broad River to the Island ford Rd. [S.R. 1110] Access Area
Length: 11.36 miles
Classification: Hatchery Supported Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
Stocking
Published stocking information
Current plans and schedules
Access evidence
6 matched records
BLANTYRE
Evidence type: canoe access
Ownership: NC WRC
Features: Canoe access
CHAMPION PARK
Evidence type: canoe access
Ownership: TOWN OF ROSMAN
Features: Canoe access, Shore fishing
HAP SIMPSON
Evidence type: canoe access
Ownership: CITY OF BREVARD
Features: Canoe access, Fishing pier, Shore fishing
ISLAND FORD
Evidence type: canoe access
Ownership: TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY
Features: Canoe access, Shore fishing
PENROSE
Evidence type: boat launch
Ownership: WRC
Features: Accessible, Boat ramp, Canoe access
WILSON ROAD
Evidence type: canoe access
Ownership: TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY
Features: Canoe access, Shore fishing
Regulations
Reach-specific notes
Harvest regulation
Seven trout per day with no minimum length; the stream season closes March 1 through the first Friday in April.
Restrictions
No bait restriction during the open season; reservoir exceptions and current NCWRC rules may apply.