Fishing Season: Winter

Small Streams in Blue Ridge Mountains - NC

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

42

Foscoe Fishing Company's Tip of the Week

Dry dropper fishing is still the go to in the winter. A small chubby for light presentation mostly as the indicator with one or 2 nymphs off of the back depending on depth and preference.

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Map of Small Streams in Blue Ridge Mountains

Water Flow Data

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

Foscoe Fishing Company
Brown Hobson
Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock, NC

5-Day Outlook as of 12/29/25

We have some cold days ahead. Middle of the day will be your best bet for optimal fish activity. The windy days means getting deeper into the woods where you will have some solace from the wind.

Techniques & Tips as of 12/29/25

With colder temps and typical winter low water, focus on the deeper, slower runs where often fish will be consolidated.

Local Species Available Winter

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    Trout

Foscoe Fishing Company's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
TH Duracell Jig Black 16-18
Sparkle Dun Tan 10-14
Griffith's Gnat Grey 16-20
Micro Nuke Egg BWO 16-20
Jig Napoleon Olive 16-20
France Fly Black 16-20
Tunghead Pheasant Tail Jig Grey 16-20
Shaky Worm Copper 16,18

TH Duracell Jig

Hook fish instead of rocks with this tungsten nymph jig.

2.99

Item #9R9X

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Foscoe Fishing Company's Recommended Gear

Description: About Small Streams in Blue Ridge Mountains

Small streams and feeder creeks throughout the southern Appalachian Mountains. These streams are incredibly healthy and at the upper elevations support the protected Appalachian Brook Trout. The Blue Ridge Parkway and The Wilson Creek area of Pisgah National Forest offer hundreds of excellent small stream fisheries.

Nearest Airport:

Charlotte, NC , Johnson City, TN

Hatches:

Midges Blue Wing Olives

Best Time to Fish:

Mid Day

Best Stretch:

North Toe River

Best Access:

Minneapolis and down stream.