How to go fish the Davidson River

The months we list for the Davidson River are April, May, June, September, October, November. August is outside that window, so this brief is written for September, the next month we list.

September

No USGS gauge is mapped to this river.

Flies to tie — September

Caddis#16-18
CDC Caddis

Access

Sliding Rock Recreation Area
35.302, -82.766parking
Headwaters Road Pullouts (FR 475)
35.320, -82.784parking
Cove Creek Confluence
35.289, -82.751parking
Davidson River Campground
35.286, -82.739parking

Regs — check current rules before you go

Catch-and-release, artificial lures only in the trophy section above Avery Creek confluence. Valid North Carolina fishing license required. The trophy section is open year-round. Downstream sections permit bait fishing with standard size and creel limits. Check NCWRC regulations for current season dates and special closures within Pisgah National Forest.

Pack list

A current state fishing licence
Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
Net, nippers, forceps
Floatant and desiccant
Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
Water, sun cover, polarised glasses

Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.

Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the Davidson River page →