Fly Fishing in Old Fort, NC
Some of the best trout fishing in Western North Carolina starts just down the road. Wunderland sits on Curtis Creek Road in Old Fort, where cold mountain water holds rainbow, brook, and brown trout, and countless tributaries wind through the Blue Ridge Mountains. Make us your basecamp: fish from first light to last cast, then come back to a hot shower, a crackling fire, and a comfortable bed. Want a local expert by your side? We've partnered with Hunter Banks Fly Fishing to connect you with the region's best guides. Book below and mention you're staying at Wunderland Resort.
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Your Day on the Water Starts Here
Picture it: coffee in hand, mist lifting off the creek, and nothing but the sound of moving water and birdsong in the trees. You tie on a fly, wade into a cold mountain stream, and make your first cast before most people have opened their inbox.
Whether you're a seasoned angler chasing wild trout or you've never held a fly rod, the streams around Wunderland have a way of slowing time down. Work the riffles and pools all morning, break for lunch on a streamside boulder, and head back as the light turns gold. By evening, you're swapping fish stories around the fire and already planning tomorrow's spot.
That's the trip we built Wunderland for: real mountain fishing in the Blue Ridge, with a comfortable place to rest at the end of the day.
Why Anglers Choose Wunderland
Great fishing trips come down to two things: being close to the water, and having somewhere good to come home to. Wunderland gives you both.
Minutes from the water: Curtis Creek and its tributaries are right down the road, so you can spend more time casting and less time driving.
Three species of trout: Rainbow, brook, and brown trout in classic Blue Ridge pocket water, plunge pools, and riffles.
Expert local guides: Our partners at Hunter Banks Fly Fishing know these waters and can tailor a guided trip for beginners and experienced anglers alike.
A comfortable basecamp: Unwind in a luxury villa, glamping tent, or campsite after a full day on the stream.
Plan Your Fly Fishing Trip
A little planning makes for a better day on the water. Here's how to get ready:
Book a guide: Use the Book button above to reserve a guided trip with Hunter Banks, and mention you're staying at Wunderland Resort.
Get your license: Anglers 16 and older need a North Carolina fishing license, available online from the NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
Pack for the stream: Bring waders or wading boots, layers for cool mountain mornings, and polarized sunglasses to spot fish.
Make a weekend of it: Pair your fishing trip with hiking, mountain biking, or wild food foraging right from the resort.
Your next great fish story starts here. Book your stay and we'll save you a spot by the fire.
OTHER ADVENTURES AT WUNDERLAND RESORT
Check out these other activities during your stay
Foraging
Foraging is a deeply grounding way to reconnect with the land, engage your senses, and return to nature's rhythms.
Hiking
Surrounded by some of Old Fort’s best hiking, our eco resort offers direct access to trails both on and off the property.
Mountain Biking
Just five minutes by bike from the Gateway Trails system, we have direct access to scenic and historic riding areas.
Water Activities
A variety of rivers and lakes ideal for paddling and water adventures of all kinds surround our resort.