Fishing

Spin Fishing

Enjoy fishing on one of Biltmore’s iconic bodies of water! This guided spin fishing (conventional angling) experience takes place in a drift boat on either the historic, Olmsted-designed Lagoon or among the beautiful vineyards on Long Valley Lake. Targeted species include Largemouth Bass, Panfish, and Crappie. All fishing is catch and release, no license required.

To participate in this activity, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties. Ages 12–17 must be accompanied by an adult. This activity is unavailable during winter.

Fly Casting Lesson

Learn the skill of casting a fly rod in this dry casting lesson. You’ll have the opportunity to fish from a drift boat on the Lagoon or an estate lake toward the end of the lesson. Fly-Fishing instruction includes the basic philosophy behind the sport, basic equipment, essentials of casting, and flies and basic knots. Instruction takes place at the Lagoon.

To participate in this activity, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties. Ages 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult. This activity is unavailable during winter.

Kids’ Fishing

Kids can enjoy fishing in the lagoon area with a fishing instructor using conventional spinning or bait casting rods and tackle. All fishing equipment is provided.

Kids must be ages 7-11 and accompanied by an adult. To participate in this activity, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties. This activity is unavailable during winter.

Half-Day Fly-Fishing Lesson

Learn the basics of fly-fishing and casting, including equipment, fly presentation, landing the fish, fly selection, and knots from our expert guides, and then practice your new skills from a drift boat in the Lagoon or an estate lake.

To participate in this activity, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties. Ages 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult. This activity is unavailable during winter.

Fly-Fishing Wade Trip

Experience an exciting guided full-day wade trip fishing for wild or stocked trout in one of our local streams or rivers. Lunch from an estate restaurant is included. Fly-fishing experience is required for this adventure. All equipment (and lunch) provided.

Experienced fly-fishing anglers only. NC fishing license required. Ages 12-17 must be accompanied by an adult. To participate in this activity, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties. This activity is unavailable during winter.