Stream / River · Jackson
Tuckasegee River
Official trout-water information for Tuckasegee River in Jackson, North Carolina.
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 35.30409, -83.16396
- Towns
- Dillsboro, Webster
- Mapped source length
- 27.12 miles
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Fishery
Documented trout
- Brook Trout
- Brown Trout
- Rainbow Trout
Management
6 documented reaches
waters on Nantahala National Forest Game Land, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Macon, Swain and Transylvania counties, are classified as Wild Trout Waters unless otherwise noted
Length: 0.02 miles
Classification: Catch and Release/Artificial Flies and Lures Only Trout Waters, Delayed Harvest Trout Waters, Hatchery Supported Trout Waters, Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
game lands portion upstream of Tanasee Creek Lake, including Duke Energy powerline corridor
Length: 2.12 miles
Classification: Catch and Release/Artificial Flies and Lures Only Trout Waters, Delayed Harvest Trout Waters, Hatchery Supported Trout Waters, Wild Trout Waters
Reach flags: Year-round catch and release
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
except Balsam Lake and Wolf Creek Lake
Length: 0.25 miles
Classification: Catch and Release/Artificial Flies and Lures Only Trout Waters, Delayed Harvest Trout Waters, Hatchery Supported Trout Waters, Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
downstream N.C. 107 bridge to the falls located 275 yards upstream of the U.S. 23-441 bridge [marked by a sign on each bank]
Length: 5.35 miles
Classification: Catch and Release/Artificial Flies and Lures Only Trout Waters, Delayed Harvest Trout Waters, Hatchery Supported Trout Waters, Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
John Brown Branch to the downstream N.C. 107 bridge
Length: 11.81 miles
Classification: Catch and Release/Artificial Flies and Lures Only Trout Waters, Delayed Harvest Trout Waters, Hatchery Supported Trout Waters, Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
falls located 275 yards upstream of U.S. 23-441 bridge [marked by a sign on each bank] to S.R. 1534 bridge at Wilmot
Length: 7.57 miles
Classification: Catch and Release/Artificial Flies and Lures Only Trout Waters, Delayed Harvest Trout Waters, Hatchery Supported Trout Waters, Wild Trout Waters
Source layer: PMTW_Streams_2026
Stocking
Published stocking information
Current plans and schedules
Access evidence
8 matched records
BARKERS CREEK
Evidence type: canoe access
Ownership: DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS
Features: Accessible, Canoe access
C J HARRIS
Evidence type: boat launch
Ownership: DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS
Features: Accessible, Boat ramp
EAST LAPORTE PARK
Evidence type: canoe access
Ownership: JACKSON COUNTY
Features: Canoe access, Shore fishing
LENA DAVIS LANDING
Evidence type: canoe access
Ownership: NC WRC
Features: Accessible, Canoe access
PICNIC / RIVERFRONT PARK
Evidence type: canoe access
Ownership: TOWN OF DILLSBORO
Features: Canoe access, Fishing pier, Shore fishing
SHOOK COVE PUT IN
Evidence type: canoe access
Ownership: JACKSON COUNTY
Features: Canoe access
SHOOK COVE TAKE OUT
Evidence type: canoe access
Ownership: JACKSON COUNTY
Features: Canoe access
WHITTIER
Evidence type: boat launch
Ownership: NC WRC
Features: Accessible, Boat ramp
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.
Harvest regulation
No trout may be harvested or possessed.
Catch-and-release regulation
Catch and release only; season is open year-round.
Restrictions
Artificial flies and lures with one single hook only; possessing natural bait while fishing is unlawful.
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.
Harvest regulation
No trout harvest from October 1 through the Friday before the first Saturday in June; seasonal harvest rules apply afterward.
Catch-and-release regulation
Catch and release under delayed-harvest rules from October 1 through the Friday before the first Saturday in June.
Restrictions
Seasonal lure, single-hook, youth-only, and harvest rules apply; consult current NCWRC regulations.
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.
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.