The North Toe in Spruce Pine, NC is Mountain Heritege Water and Delayed harvest regulations.  It's bigger water than Stone Mountain or the Mitchell River.  It's stocked heavily and holds quite a few bigger fish (over 18"). This sections flows through downtown Spruce Pine.  There is a Park with parking, a playground, a small pavilion, a handicapped pier, walking path and rest rooms at the upper end of the DH section which would be great for family outtings.  The lower section is still easily accessible but without the amentities.  Since it's right in town cell service is readily available.  It fishes well with some deep holes and nice runs and riffle.  Some people even choose to float it.

Take I-40 west to exit 86 then go north on Rt 226 through Marion to Spruce Pine.  At the bottom of the hill where 226 intersects Rt 19 go straight through the intersection (226 goes to the left) which becomes Highland Ave.  It's a short distance to the river.  There is a stop light just before the river.  Turn right and bear left on the first side street to go to the Park and upper section.  Turn left at the light and bear right after you pass Ingles on the first small street to get to the lower section.