Appalachians
Linville River
Live Conditions
Linville River — Near Nebo
24-Hr Pressure
26.55 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
☁️Overcast
68° / 48°
Tomorrow
🌧️Rain
65° / 53°
0.78"
Thu
🌧️Rain
59° / 43°
0.23"
Fri
☁️Overcast
63° / 39°
Rain in forecast — expect rising, off-color water in 12–24 hrs.
Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min
What should I fish today?
One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the Linville River.
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What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Linville River conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Linville River · May · Late Spring
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Sulphurs (size 16-18) at peak. Yellow Sally (size 14-16). March Brown (size 12). Light Cahill (size 14-16). Best dry-fly month — wild rainbows and browns in dramatic gorge pools.
River Map
About Linville River
The Linville River through Linville Gorge Wilderness in Pisgah National Forest is one of the most dramatic and challenging trout streams in the South. Wild rainbows and browns in a rugged gorge with thousand-foot walls — serious hiking required to reach the best water. Not for beginners, but worth every step.
Regulations
Pisgah National Forest / Linville Gorge Wilderness. Wild Trout Water designation on most sections — single-hook artificial only, 7-inch minimum, reduced creel limit. Check NCWRC for current boundaries. Wilderness permits may be required on weekends. Gauge is downstream near Nebo — use as a directional trend indicator for the gorge.