Adventures on the French Broad river
For more than 30 years, our family has been discovering, planning, and taking customers on memorable trips across the French Broad River watershed.
Now, we’re western North Carolina’s number one source for family-friendly fishing, paddling, and tubing trips Proudly Located in beautiful Rosman, North Carolina! Featured as a TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Adventure for 10 years in a row!
For more than 30 years, our family has been discovering, planning, and taking customers on memorable trips across the French Broad River watershed.
Now, we’re western North Carolina’s number one source for family-friendly fishing, paddling, and tubing trips Proudly Located in beautiful Rosman, North Carolina!
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Forks of the river taproom is Your destination for local craft beer on tap and a variety of beer, wine, & cider ready to take on your next adventure.
Forks of the river taproom is our destination for local craft beer on tap and a variety of beer, wine, & cider ready to take on your next adventure.
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North Fork Fest is today! A few important reminders before you head our way:
1. Carpool if you can — parking at our main location will be tight. Please do not block our neighbors’ driveways or park in the road.
2. No outside alcohol — please respect our ABC permit and support the Taproom. Outside alcohol is prohibited.
3. Dogs are welcome — but they must be leashed at all times.
4. Families and kids are always welcome — please keep a close eye on children at all times, especially near the river.
5. Food truck open from Noon–7 PM
6. Don’t forget to tip your cooks and bartenders
7. Most importantly — celebrate! Our local paddling community rocks 🛶
We can’t wait to see everyone out at North Fork Fest today!
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“Damn good fish” - Sarge
Guide Hannah Overgaard just out there doing her thing! @_hansambo
Early Spring E-News just launched - https://conta.cc/4dh5ums
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Who`s claiming the paddles tomorrow?! Don`t miss the 2nd annual North Fork Throw Rope Competition tomorrow during the festival! Huge shout out to @engraveyardbrevard for the awesome trophies!!
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High fire risk warning has been issued!
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Oh wait…Western NC might actually be!
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And just like that… it’s paddling season! ☀️
We’re offering limited river runs tomorrow, Friday, Monday, and Tuesday, then kicking off our full paddling schedule on April 1!
Please note: we will not be running trips this weekend because we’ll be hosting the North Fork Festival this Sunday from 1 PM–6 PM.
Who’s ready to get on the river? 🙋♂️🙋♀️🙋🏼
Book online at headwatersoutfitters.com
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Clinic lineup for Sunday!
We are so thankful for our awesome paddling community that comes together to make this event happen! See you Sunday 🛶
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Meet the nets that work as hard as you do on the water — Rising nets are officially in at Headwaters.
We’re now stocked with the Lunker and Brookie models — both built with durability, function, and clean design in mind.
What makes these stand out?
👉 Interchangeable handles — yep, you can swap them out depending on your fishing style, water, or pack setup. One net, multiple configurations.
👉 Fish-friendly rubber bags to protect your catch
👉 Lightweight but tough frames that hold up from tight mountain streams to bigger water
Whether you’re chasing wild brookies up high or landing heavier fish downriver, you can customize your setup without buying a whole new net.
Simple. Smart. Built for anglers who actually fish.
In stock now at our Rosman shop + downtown Brevard location.
@rising3474
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Rooted in Southern Appalachian rock and roll and featuring some of Headwaters’ own legendary former employees, @run_pheasant_run will be headlining this Sunday’s North Fork Festival!
We’ve got some exciting announcements coming your way this week, including free seminars and clinics, plus raffles supporting a new and improved North Fork Gauge reading (🤫 it’s a surprise).
Stay tuned — this festival is shaping up to be something special.
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