So, can I fish this stream?

This is a tricky season to negotiate around the regulations.  With the hatchery rivers closed for the month of March and the delayed harvest waters catch and release until June a-lot of people get confused. 

Be careful and check along the stream banks for signs showing the regulations.  If you can’t find any check your NC fishing/hunting regulations book.  It has a section outlining stream designations.  The river is usually divided between bridges and or tributaries to show different designations.  All else fails call the shop to make sure your not fishing where you shouldn’t.

good luck

matt