2.13 Watersheds
2,115 miles of streams, ranging from elevation 874ft to 6,643ft.. A few are closed due to Brook trout restoration or water supply.
3.67 species of fish in 1957
Ex. Silverside, minnows, perch, suckers, topminnows, lampreys, sunfish, bream, sunperch, shad, sculpins, bullhead catfish, temperate bass, livebearers, drum, trout.
(dlia.org)
4.3 Trout
1. Brook-only native trout, once present in most streams above 2000ft. Virtually eliminated by logging and competition from rainbow and brown trout.
5.Brook
Restoration is in progress and certain streams are being made Brook Trout only streams. Protection has been relaxed recently.
6.Brook trout
7.Rainbow and Brown Trout
2-3. Introduced from the western U.S and Germany to take the place of dwindling Brook populations. Much hardier species. (competition)
8.Rainbow
9.Brown Trout
10.Threats to fish
1. Acid precipitation
2. Exotic species
3. Global warming
4. Changes in terrestrial biomes
11.Fishing Regulations
Valid TN/NC fishing license, yr round daily, limit: comb. Of 5 rainbow/brown/brook trout ,7 inch minimum.
12.Reg.
1 hand held rod, artificial lures only, single hook, some streams are closed.