MOREHEAD, N.C. (WAVY) – The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries is closing all ...

The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries is closing the season on spotted seatrout because so many of the fish are ...

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission released the 2026 trout stocking schedule, which will be condensed due to closure of Bobby N. Setzer State Fish Hatchery near Brevard while it undergoes ...

North Carolina's largest trout hatchery has been emptied as renovations are planned. A new 2026 trout stocking schedule has ...

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is providing updates on measures to maximize trout stream stocking in the western part of the state after Hurricane Helene destroyed the ...

Fishing the Cape Lookout rock jetty in North Carolina for speckled trout. This week on the Journal, we fish the Cape Lookout rock jetty in North Carolina for speckled trout. In "Gear Time," our ...

ASHEVILLE - Looking to head out for a fall fishing trip in the mountains? Looks like you may be in luck. In the coming weeks, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission will stock more than ...

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission’s Armstrong State Fish Hatchery was destroyed by Tropical Storm Helene. About 600,000 trout died at the facility after it was flooded and water intake pipes were ...

ASHEVILLE - When you are thinking of some of the billion dollar industries in Western North Carolina, national parks, beer and hospitality may come to mind. But, add another to the list: mountain ...

Nearly 600,000 trout grown by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission died at a McDowell County hatchery during the rains brought by Hurricane Helene, the state agency has reported. Landslides and ...