New Fishing Pier To Be Constructed at Charles D Owen Park

Charles D. Owen Park is located next to the Swannanoa River. It has 29.17 acres.

This facility offers two large pavilions for rent, three lighted baseball fields, two outdoor basketball courts, restrooms, playground, concessions (during baseball games), picnic tables, grills, and a 1 mile “figure-eight” walking and bird watching trail. The Swannanoa river is a fish hatchery supported river, and the two lakes at Owen Park are open for lakeside fishing.

The NC Wildlife Resources Commission is partnering with the Buncombe Co Parks, Greenways, and Recreation Department to construct the pier.

[excerpt from Asheville Citizen-Times]

Personnel from Buncombe County and the Wildlife Commission constructed the six-section, floating fishing pier on the larger of the two lakes in the 29-acre park.

 The pier is 59 feet long with a 48 foot wide T-section at the end and incorporates low, angled handrail sections that allow easy access for children and anglers confined to wheelchairs.

In addition to constructing the pier, commission personnel plan to install a solar-powered fish feeder within casting distance of the new pier. Park staff anticipates the pier and fish feeder attracting anglers of all ages and abilities.

The Swannanoa River is a hatchery-supported river, and the two lakes at Owen Park are open for lakeside fishing. Anglers ages 16 and over must have a valid North Carolina fishing license to fish the park’s two lakes.

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