The North Mills River flows through Henderson County near the town of Mills River, North Carolina. It eventually empties into the upper French Broad river near the Buncombe - Henderson County line. It is aproximately 35 minutes from the shop and a great location for a half day trip. It is a seasonal fishery - the best fishing is during the Catch and Release period between the 1st of October and the first Saturday in June. Fishing during this period is outstanding as several monthly stockings allow for an abundance of fish.

         The North Mills is a small-medium sized stream with sections as wide as 30 feet. It is a great place to tune up your casting as the banks have some trees and brush to challenge you. The river has some deep pools where anglers can fish to large pods of fish. Because of its easy access, the river does receive a fair amount of anglers during the warmer months. Fishing on a weekday greatly reduces these crowds and allows for a more enjoyable trip.

        Because of the stocking and the regulations, the number of fish usually caught on the N. Mills River and similarly managed rivers is usually higher than some of our other rivers. The size of the fish caught usually range between 10 and 16 inches with some even breaking the 20 inch mark. The secrets to a good day of fishing on the N. Mills River is timing and the right flies. Hiring a guide will take the guesswork out of the day and put you in more fish-catching opportunities.

Reminder

Please remember to tip your guides. They take great care in being proficient instructors and ensuring your time spent with them is enjoyable. Standard gratuity is 20% of the cost of the trip and more may be given to express thanks for a truly outstanding day.

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