About TroutCast

Helping you decide where to fish in Western NC.

What is TroutCast?

TroutCast pulls together real-time data from multiple public sources so you can check conditions at a glance and decide where to head for the weekend.

Pick a river, check the flow, see if it's been stocked recently, check the weather, and grab a fly pattern suggestion — all in one place.

Data Sources

  • USGS Water Services — Real-time stream flow and gauge height data
    Free, public API. No key required.
  • NOAA National Weather Service API — 7-day forecasts
    Free, public API. No key required.
  • NC Wildlife Resources Commission — Trout stocking schedules
    Published as PDFs and web pages.

Disclaimer

TroutCast is an independent project and is not affiliated with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, USGS, or NOAA. Data is provided as-is for informational purposes. Always verify conditions with official sources before heading out. Flow data is approximate and may not reflect conditions at your specific fishing location.