Linville River
Linville River is a stretch of moving water in North Carolina. Anglers here fish mainly for Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout and Striped Bass.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.
Next hours
Likely catch now (11 species)
About the fishing here
The usual catches here are Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Striped Bass, Brown Trout, Black Crappie and Largemouth Bass.
Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
Guides for this water
Tips right now
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
The Linville River is a river in western North Carolina, United States. The river begins in the slopes of Peak Mountain, Sugar Mountain and Flattop Mountain, in the Linville Gap area. As it goes south through Avery County, it passes through the communities of Grandfather, Linville, Pineola, Crossnore and finally at Linville Falls. After entering Burke County at the community of Linville Falls, the river becomes the centerpiece of the Linville Falls and the Linville Gorge, an area referred to as "the Grand Canyon of North Carolina." After approximately 30 miles (48 km), the river ends at Lake James and the Catawba River; the original confluence with the Catawba River has been flooded by the creation of the reservoir in 1923.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Linville River?
The usual catches here are Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Striped Bass, Brown Trout, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, White Bass and Blue Catfish.
Do you need a fishing license at Linville River?
Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.
When is the best time to fish Linville River?
Smallmouth Bass is generally most active around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Linville River right now?
Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 21%.