French Broad River
The French Broad rises near Rosman in Transylvania County, North Carolina, and flows into Tennessee. At Knoxville it meets the Holston to form the Tennessee River.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
River facts
| Length | 218 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Near Rosman, Transylvania County |
| Mouth | Knoxville, Tennessee |
| Fish | Catfish, largemouth bass, brown and rainbow trout |
The river flows through Douglas Lake, created by TVA's Douglas Dam, about 32 miles from its mouth.
Listed fish are the species named for the river on its Wikipedia page. Check the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission for river-specific regulations before you fish.
Source: French Broad River (Wikipedia)