Swain County · stream · order 7 river · ~2,107 cfs typical
Tuckasegee River
Stocked 2× on record · NCWRC
Tuckasegee River is a stream in Swain County, North Carolina, stocked with Trout — most recently on May 15, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NCWRC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
86°
62°
4 mph
3%
Sat
Rain
81°
67°
8 mph
56%
Sun
Drizzle
76°
68°
5 mph
62%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Scheduled stockings ahead
Nov 15, 2026 — Trout (unspecified)
Published schedule — agencies adjust for weather and water.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Jenny Branch1.3 mi
- Gunter Branch1.4 mi
- Forney Creek1.2 mi
- Panther Creek1.7 mistocked May 15, 2026
- Goldmine Branch1.8 mi
- Flat Branch2.0 mi
- West Fork Chambers Creek2.2 mi
- Stevenson Branch2.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NC regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Tuckasegee River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Tuckasegee River?+
Tuckasegee River is stocked with Trout in Swain County, North Carolina, most recently on May 15, 2026 by NCWRC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Tuckasegee River?+
Yes — North Carolina requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Tuckasegee River?+
Tuckasegee River is a stream in Swain County, North Carolina. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NCWRC · updated May 15, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.