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| North Carolina Salmon Fishing | |
| Salmon Fishing Lakes In North Carolina Lake Nantahala is the only recognized area in North Carolina for salmon fishing. There is a population of kokanee salmon that reach over three pounds. Sockeye Salmon Kokanee Salmon Kokanee salmon are the land-locked version of sockeye salmon. Kokanee do not attain the size of sockeye because they are restricted from migrating out to the ocean to feed and bulk up. Other than their smaller size, kokanee have very similar markings and characteristics to the sockeye. Since they live in a lake for most of their lives, so you can usually locate them spawning near tributary waters that feeds into a lake. The preferred method for catching salmon is fly fishing. Depending on the activity level, salmon may be caught on wet or dry flies.
NC Salmon Fishing - All About Fishing for Salmon in North Carolina. |
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KOKANEE SALMON |
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9 lbs - 6 oz |
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3 lbs -1 oz |
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Spends its life in lakes and prefers colder water. |
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