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Smoky Mountain Fishing Report
Tuckasegee River fishing report The Tuckasegee River in North Carolina is fishing incredible right now. Recent stockings last week in Bryson City have set this river on fire! The section in Dillsboro also got stocked the first of the month. Warmer weather have bugs hatching and trout looking up! We have been getting good dry … 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
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