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New Bryson City fishing pier finds easy popularity

out pierA handicapped-accessible fishing pier along the Tuckasegee River in downtown Bryson City was dedicated this fall. It is located beside a newly constructed gazebo at the end of Island Street, which is home to the Swain County Farmers Market.

“We wanted to have somewhere right in downtown Bryson City where tourists and locals could fish, and they are doing it, believe you me,” said Swain County Commissioner David Monteith, citing the pier’s quick rise to popularity.

Swain commissioners initiated the project. N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission provided most of the funding and construction, with additional support from Tennessee Valley Authority, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and Swain County Tourism Development Authority.

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