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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
Winter Fly Fishing Smoky Mountains
Winter Fly Fishing 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 … Continue reading
November Fly Fishing Report, Great Smoky Mountains
November is one our favorite times to fly fish in the Smoky Mountains region. Big fish start making their appearances in many of the larger creeks and rivers in the mountains. Late Fall and Winter has long been known as being the best time to catch a big Brown trout. Great Smoky Mountains National Park … Continue reading
Smoky Mountain Fishing Report 6/11/24
The trout fishing is at peak in the Great Smoky Mountains! All the park streams are fishing at their best and water levels are looking great. Most creeks are running full to medium full. Hatches of Yellow Sallies and Light Cahills are driving the trout absolutely crazy. Lots of dry fly action all day long … Continue reading
Smoky Mountain Fishing Report 6/04/24
Smoky Mountain Fishing Report for June 04, 2024 This week is going to be a good one for fly fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains and surrounding towns of Gatlinburg and Bryson City. Weather has been about perfect for the first week of June. Highs reaching upper 70’s in the valleys, and low 70’s in … Continue reading
Smoky Mountain Fishing Report
A little cold weather blast to region the last couple days remind us that winter still gets the last word around the Appalachians. Old timers here in the Smokies will tell you that we have 5 “Little Winters” And before you roll your eyes, let me tell you they are spot on correct too. This … Continue reading
March Fishing Report
The fishing in March has been insane! The Tuckasegee river is our favorite this month, head and shoulders above all others. We’ve had largely great weather with above average temperatures making for some fantastic days on the water! Water levels on the Tuckasegee river have been very good. Most days the river has been running … Continue reading
Hazel Creek Fly Fishing
Hazel Creek Fly Fishing Great Smoky Mountains No other stream in the history of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is more treasured or storied than the famous Hazel Creek. Loved by many, and desired by all who have ever cast a fly, these fabled waters are the hallmark of everything fly fishing. Hazel Creek … Continue reading
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