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September Fly Fishing Report – Hazel Creek
Beauty and Peacefulness in Early Fall Hazel Creek, one of the crown jewels of the Smokies, takes on an especially magical feel in September. The crisp, early fall air sweeps down the valley, and mornings often greet anglers with cool mist rising off the stream. The lush summer foliage is beginning to shift, with hints … Continue reading
Early September Fly Fishing Report – Fly Fishing the Smokies
Crisp Air and Peaceful Streams Early September in the Smoky Mountains brings the first hints of fall. Cool mornings and crisp evenings make for some of the most refreshing fishing conditions of the year. The lush greens of summer are beginning to give way to the first touches of autumn color. Crowds are gone, kids … Continue reading
Fly Fishing Report Cherokee, North Carolina
Early September brings a beautiful transition to the waters of Cherokee, North Carolina. The cool mornings and shady mountain valleys keep the trout active, while the clear, cold streams provide anglers with excellent opportunities to catch fish throughout the day. Cherokee has become one of the Southeast’s premier trout fishing destinations, thanks to the Eastern … Continue reading
Fly Fishing the Smokies Report late August
Late August Fly Fishing Report – Fly Fishing the Smokies As summer winds down in the Great Smoky Mountains and western North Carolina, anglers are greeted with cool mornings, lush green forests, and the refreshing sounds of mountain streams. Late August is one of the most peaceful times to be on the water—kids are headed … Continue reading
Fly Fishing the Smokies report August 13, 2025
August 13, Fly Fishing Report – Great Smoky Mountains National Park August in the Smokies brings warm summer days, cooler nights in the higher elevations, and the kind of soft mountain light that makes every pool, riffle, and bend in the river look like a scene from a painting. The park’s streams run low and … Continue reading
Fly Fishing the Smokies report August 10
Great Smoky Mountains Fly Fishing Report – August 10 2025 Trout Fishing in America’s Most Beloved National Park August in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park brings a deep, full embrace of summer — warm days, cool mountain mornings, and endless miles of trout-filled water winding through one of the most beautiful and biologically diverse … Continue reading
Fly Fishing the Smokies report July 11 2025
There’s something deeply soul-refreshing about standing in a cool mountain stream this time of year — mist rising off the water, birdsong echoing through the hollows, and the soft rush of clear water over smooth rocks. Fly fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park this week has been nothing short of magical. Weather & … Continue reading
Fly Fishing the Smokies in July
July Trout Fishing July in the Great Smoky Mountains brings a vibrant blend of warm summer days, lush green canopies, and the soothing music of tumbling streams echoing through the valleys. For the fly angler, it’s a time of both challenge and reward — and few places rival the Smokies when it comes to beauty, … Continue reading
Smoky Mountain Fishing Report 2/13/25
Over the course of the past two days, the Smoky Mountains region and much of the South has received heavy rains. More than 5 inches has fallen in most areas around the Smoky Mountains. Currently rivers and streams are swollen with larger rivers running stained and muddy. We are seeing river levels dropping already which … Continue reading
Smoky Mountain Fishing Report 02-11-25
Fishing this past week in the Smoky Mountain region has been surprisingly really good. Unseasonably warm temperatures last week and into this week brought out tons of black Caddis and Little Winter Stoneflies which kept the trout happy and feeding up top. Lots of fish looking up and fishing some dry flies during Winter was … Continue reading