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Fishing in Toxaway
Written By: Luke Osteen | Issue: April 2023
The deep waters of Lake Toxaway offer challenges for serious anglers, and sublime comforts for those wishing to while away the time.
In this issue we note the upcoming Jan Wyatt Symposium on Trout Fishing in Western North Carolina. And of course, there’s the 3 Rivers Fly Fishing Tournament that’ll be staged in May.
And we’ve featured entire sections of The Laurel on Lake Toxaway and its people, yet somehow we’ve never written about the marvelous fishing opportunities waiting to be discovered.
Let us remedy this appalling oversight, with some quick facts for the serious anglers and those who’re just looking to spend a couple of idle hours.
Lake Toxaway is big, and its waters can be really deep. It’s home to healthy populations of brown and rainbow trout, large- and smallmouth bass, bluegill, walleye, and some enormous, bordering on scary, catfish.
Naturally, you’ll need a license, and you can buy one at Headwaters Outfitters, Brookings Anglers or Highland Hiker. If you’re a resident, a 10-day Fishing License is $9; an Annual License is $25, and a 3-day Trout Fishing License is $8.
If you’re a non-resident, a 10-day Fishing License is $23; an Annual License is $45; and a 3-day Trout Fishing License is $8.
Some people will tell you that you can simply buy your license online at ncwildlife.org.
That’s true, but there’s one vital factor that makes buying one locally makes more sense: You’re able to chat with people who live here – who know all the tricks and techniques that’ll pay off in this unique ecosystem. Their advice and their tales are invaluable in helping you find the hidden spots that’ll pay off.
