Cast Off for a Good Time
Polish your fly-fishing skills with expert advice from our professional instructors.
Intro to Fly-Fishing (Two Hours)
Call 800-411-3812 to reserve.Learn the essentials of casting. Test your new skills from the shores or on a boat at the Lagoon. Taught by world-class Biltmore instructors. All equipment provided.
Cost: $125.00 for one person per instructor. $250 for two people per instructor. Fees are in addition to estate admission. NC fishing license not required.
Intro to Fly-Tying & Fish Entomology
Reservations required. Call 800-411-3812 to reserve.Learn the art of fly-tying and about fish entomology in a two-hour lesson in a classroom setting. Take flies home for fishing.
Cost: $100.00 for one person per instructor. $150.00 for two people per instructor. Fees are in addition to estate admission.
Half-Day Fly-Fishing Lesson
Call 800-411-3812 to reserve.Learn the basics about fly-fishing and casting, including equipment, casting, presentation, landing the fish, water safety, and knots. Takes place at the Outdoor Center and the Lagoon. All equipment provided. Current NC fishing license required.
Cost: $225.00 per person for four- hour instructions per instructor, $450 for two people for four-hour instructions. in addition to estate admission.
Customized Fly-Fishing Adventures
Two-day advanced reservation required. Call 800-411-3812 to reserve.Enjoy a half-day or full-day guided fly-fishing trip wading or floating on the French Broad River or other local river. Full-day includes lunch. Current NC fishing license required.
Cost: $350.00 Half-day (4-hour) up to two guests. $425.00 Full-day up to two guests. Fees are in addition to estate admission.
Fishing Checklist:
- Wear comfortable clothing that can get dirty or wet.
- Bring waterproof sunscreen, sunglasses with straps, hat, and long-sleeved shirts and pants for sun protection.
- A North Carolina fishing license is required for guided trips but not for lessons.
- Participants 18 years old and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Explore Biltmore Pass
An Explore Biltmore Pass provides all the benefits of a Twelve-Month Passholder, plus access to estate bicycle trails at no additional cost, and discounts on selected outdoor experiences. This discount benefit may be extended to one non-passholder guest. Guest must have estate admission.
Purchase an Explore Biltmore Pass: Adults $125.00 (Buy Online or call 800-411-3812.)
Upgrade from Daytime Admission to Pass: Adults $60.00 (Upgrade must be done on day of visit.)