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Davidson River
Adam Johnson DBO Staff


Description:

The Davidson River is a beautiful mid-size stream that flows through Pisgah National Forest and runs into the French Broad River near the town of Brevard, NC. This river is one of our premier trout streams and was even listed as one of Trout Unlimited’s 100 best streams in the country. It is a typical mountain freestoner with lots of pools, riffles, and runs. Most of the fish in the Davidson are rainbows and browns with the occasional brook trout mixed in. A large portion of this river is managed under catch and release regulations and therefore the fish get a lot of pressure and can be very picky and spooky. Fish very stealthily and you will have the most success.

Regulations:  

From the entrance to Pisgah National Forest to the confluence with Avery’s creek, the river is managed under Hatchery Supported regulations. From Avery’s creek to the headwaters, the river is managed under Catch and Release Fly Only regulations. Diamond shaped signs are placed along the river with regulation descriptions on them.

What to Use:

Midges are abundant in the river as well as good spring mayfly and caddis hatches. Use at least 6x tippet and go even smaller if you dare.