Fishing in
Swain County
Swain County, North Carolina has 400 named fishable waters, 5 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
124 waters
Waters in Swain County
- Nantahala Riverstream6× stocked
- Tuckasegee Riverstream3× stocked
- Connelly Creekstream2× stocked
- Alarka Creekstream1× stocked
- Deep Creekstream1× stocked
- Fontana Lakereservoir9,478 ac
- Cheoah Valley Lakereservoir13 ac
- Bryson City Reservoirreservoir2 ac
- Tuc-a-way Lakereservoir1 ac
- Ace Creekstream
- Adams Creekstream
- Aden Branchstream
- Advalorem Branchstream
- Aiken Branchstream
- Ammons Branchstream
- Andreas Branchstream
- Anthony Branchstream
- Anthony Branchstream
- Asgini Branchstream
- Augerhole Branchstream
- Bald Branchstream
- Bald Branchstream
- Balsam Corner Creekstream
- Batsaw Branchstream
- Battle Creekstream
- Battles Branchstream
- Bear Creekstream
- Bearmeat Branchstream
- Bearpen Branchstream
- Bearpen Branchstream
370 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Trout5 waters
Latest stockings
- Nantahala RiverTroutJun 15, 2026
- Connelly CreekTroutJun 15, 2026
- Nantahala RiverTroutJun 15, 2026
- Deep CreekTroutMay 15, 2026
- Tuckasegee RiverTroutMay 15, 2026
- Nantahala RiverTroutMay 15, 2026
- Alarka CreekTroutMay 15, 2026
- Nantahala RiverTroutApr 15, 2026
- Connelly CreekTroutApr 15, 2026
- Tuckasegee RiverTroutApr 15, 2026
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Swain County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Swain County, North Carolina?+
Swain County has 400 named fishable waters, 5 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Swain County?+
Waters in Swain County hold trout. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Swain County?+
Yes — North Carolina requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.