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Spring Fly Fishing is near
Spring Fly Fishing Spring fly fishing will be here before you know it! Unofficially Spring starts here in the Great Smoky Mountains around March 1st. With the coming of Spring brings some amazing opportunities for fly fishing not only the Smoky Mountains, but across the East Tennessee and Western North Carolina region. Tuckasegee River Hands … Continue reading
Smoky Mountain Fly Fishing Report
The big news in fly fishing is the Tuckasegee River. This fantastic tailwater located on the North Carolina side of the Smokies is fishing incredible. April’s stocking of trout has put this already amazing river over the top! Our guided trips are seeing tons of fish put in the nets and anglers getting shots at … Continue reading
Smoky Mountain Fly Fishing Report
Fly Fishing Report January 26, 2022 This week a nice warming trend sweeps across the Smoky Mountain region through Thursday. Highs each day creep into the low 50’s with the sun shinning through. We expect stream temps to warm slightly creating a flurry of trout feeding activity. Don’t be surprised to see afternoon hatches of … Continue reading
Smoky Mountain Fly Fishing Report
Fly Fishing Report January 22, 2022 Snow was the biggest news last week across the Smoky Mountains making fly fishing conditions a bit of a challenge. A massive weather system descended upon the region last weekend dumping large amounts of snow across many areas. Several peaks in the Smokies high country recieved 18 inches or … Continue reading
Winter Fly Fishing Trips
Winter Fly Fishing in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee can be fantastic for big trout! Big Fish love Cold Weather! That’s a fact, and we have the pictures to prove it. The Smoky Mountains region have year around trout fishing, however in the Winter is when we see the biggest fish caught … Continue reading
Smoky Mountain Fly Fishing Report
Fly Fishing Report October 12, 2021 Another beautiful day in the Great Smoky Mountains. Partly cloudy skies with highs reaching the mid 70’s across the region. No rain in sight for several days, just nice warm Fall weather and some great fishing! Great Smoky Mountains National Park The fishing inside the Great Smoky Mountains National … Continue reading
Smoky Mountain Fly Fishing Report
Fly Fishing Report October 9, 2021 Finally the rain has moved out of the region and the Smoky Mountains start to dry out! Its been a soggy start to Fall so far. Overnight lows dropped into the mid 50’s in the backcountry, and low 60’s in Bryson City and Gatlinburg. Clearing skies gave way to … Continue reading
Smoky Mountain Fly Fishing Report
Fly Fishing Report October 8, 2021 Rain continues to dominate the theme across the Smoky Mountains. Friday’s forecast is a 60% chance until around 8:00pm Friday night. Highs are expected to reach the low 70’s across the mountains in lower elevations and mid 60’s in the back country. This slight cool down cycle will last … Continue reading
Smoky Mountains Fly Fishing Report
Fly Fishing Report October 7, 2021 Today is going to be another rainy day in the Great Smoky Mountains. The forecast has 70% chance once again with temperatures reaching 72 for the high. Currently this morning is a comfortable 64 degrees here in Bryson City and the same for Gatlinburg. Streams all across the national … Continue reading
Great Smoky Mountains Fishing Report
Light rain fell sporadically overnight across the Smoky Mountain region. Stream levels remain largely unchanged as todays forecast calls for about a 40% chance of scattered light showers. Honestly thats even enough for the locals to want a rain jacket. Great Smoky Mountains Fishing The Smokies will fish good today. Lower elevation streams is where … Continue reading