Fishing

The Swannanoa river is a fish hatchery supported river, and the two lakes at Owen Park are open for lakeside fishing.

A North Carolina fishing license is required in all Buncombe County Rivers and Lakes.
[Where to Get an NC Fishing License]

Park Rules

• Littering is prohibited
• Destruction of plants, animals, and wildlife prohibited
• Swimming prohibited in lakes and ponds
• Vehicles on grass or foot trails prohibited
• Maximum speed is 15 mph
• Parking prohibited in non-designated areas
• Vending of goods or merchandise prohibited
• Park signs shall not be removed
• Persons may not enter any facility from which they may have been prohibited
• Permit required for certain use of parks
• Dogs must be on a leash
• Possession of weapons prohibited
• Alcoholic beverages prohibited
• No dumping garbage in county parks
• Violators subject to prosecution pursuant to NCGS Section § 153A-123(B) & § 14-4