North Carolina
Tuckasegee River at Dillsboro
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Current Readings
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 03508050 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
70°F
Feels like
74°F
Wind
2 mph W
Wind gust
3 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:15 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 68°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 69°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 12 PM
Clear
Temp 88°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 94°F
Chance 15%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 8 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 83°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 76°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 94°F / Low 68°F
Chance 17%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Partly cloudy
High 88°F / Low 69°F
Chance 56%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 77°F / Low 67°F
Chance 26%
Precip 0.03 in
Max gust 14 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Drizzle
High 82°F / Low 62°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
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Fishing Overview
Tuckasegee River at Dillsboro, North Carolina. Monitoring-Backed via accepted air-derived river-trout path: USGS reports live 00060 and 00065 without water temperature.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Tuckasegee River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Tuckasegee River at Dillsboro is the Jackson County delayed-harvest / trout reach. The bound USGS identity is 03508050 Tuckasegee River at SR 1172 near Cullowhee, which is this Dillsboro–Cullowhee fishing corridor. StrikeTracks requalifies this existing public identity to Monitoring-Backed via accepted air-derived river-trout scoring (live discharge and stage; no live water temperature). Distinct from Tuckasegee at Barker's Creek 03510577 and Bryson City 03513000. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
NCWRC Tuckasegee delayed-harvest rainbow trout. USGS 03508050. Not Bryson City 03513000.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
NCWRC Tuckasegee brown trout.
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brook trout are secondary on this delayed-harvest mainstem.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Tuckasegee delayed-harvest trout corridor at Dillsboro / Cullowhee, Jackson County, distinct from Bryson City.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by NCWRC delayed-harvest / trout waters on the Dillsboro–Cullowhee Tuckasegee. Catalog coordinates remain USGS 03508050. Station was not remapped onto Barker's Creek or Bryson City.
Stocking information
NCWRC delayed-harvest stocking is a major Tuckasegee fishery. Confirm current official trout waters and stocking separately.
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Official sources
NCWRC delayed-harvest and trout-water rules apply. Distinct from Barker's Creek 03510577 and Bryson City 03513000. Confirm current NCWRC Fishing Regulations.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Jackson, North Carolina
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Jackson
Management Category
Delayed-harvest trout river
Regulation Scope
Tuckasegee River at Dillsboro
Regulation Summary
Tuckasegee River at Dillsboro: NCWRC delayed-harvest / inland trout-stream rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, brown-trout, brook-trout
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