Nearly 600,000 trout grown by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission died at a McDowell County hatchery during the rains brought by Hurricane Helene, the state agency has reported.

A fishing license can also be bought by calling 833-950-0575. During the recent extreme drought, NCWRC staff took measures to minimize drought impacts on trout production.

Carlin Kinkaid, 7, of Gap, poses with the 23-inch brown trout he caught in White Clay Creek in Chester County. Carlin Kinkaid, 7, of Gap, caught this whopper of a brown trout March 30.

A fishing license can also be bought by calling 833-950-0575. During the recent extreme drought, NCWRC staff took measures to minimize drought impacts on trout production.

The Fishing Beat: The time has come. Walleye, northern pike, pickerel, inland musky seasons open Thursday Thursday is the opening of walleye, northern pike, pickerel and inland tiger musky seasons.

SALISBURY — Anglers, get your fishing gear ready. Two Rowan County bodies of water will soon see an uptick in trout following a large undertaking by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission ...