Amenities - Fishing
When we say that Balsam Mountain Preserve's 38 miles streams are the purest you'll find anywhere, we're not exaggerating. That's a scientific fact, documented by our own on-staff naturalists and some of the many professional researchers who use Balsam Mountain as a living laboratory.As a result of the careful work of the Balsam Mountain Trust, which manages the land and streams in our preserve, Balsam Mountain Preserve earned high marks in an independent study measuring water quality. Thanks to our pristine waters, our streams are the last homes of the southern brook trout. Once common throughout the region, this fish has grown rare as more streams become inundated with silt and chemicals. But the southern brook trout is thriving here - and that's good news for those who enjoy both fishing and the beauty of untouched nature.
Anglers at Balsam Mountain can strike out on their own to tap the wonders of these streams, or can go on a guided trip with one of the on-staff naturalists from the Nature Center. These guides know not only every type of fish that's found at Balsam Mountain, but the best places to catch them. The exciting and varied fishing that you'll find at Balsam Mountain are a direct result of the dedication of our naturalists, and prove that our philosophy of living in harmony with nature rather than invading it is yielding great rewards for all resident species.
Plenty of fish, including native brook trout, inhabit the 38 miles of streams that wind through Balsam Mountain Preserve, offering an endless supply of challenging fun for fishermen of all ages and experience levels.
Balsam Mountain Preserve
81 Preserve Rd
Sylva, NC 28779
866-452-3456
