Waynesville Fly Fishing
Waynesville North Carolina’s Best Fly Fishing Outfitter and Guide Service! We offer private all inclusive Guided Fly Fishing trips daily out of Maggie Valley and Waynesville. Since 1999 we have guided anglers on some of the most beautiful Trout Streams in all of North Carolina. We guide the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Blue Ridge Mountains, the Tuckasegee River, the Little Tennessee River, WNC Fly Fishing Trail, and Cherokee Fly Fishing Only Trophy Trout waters. Discover the majestic streams and mountains with the Smokies’ most experienced Outfitter and Guides.
Be sure to check out our Seasonal Specials!
For Reservations Call or Text (828)-421-6378 or book online!
Fly Fishing Guides in Maggie Valley
Learn to Fly Fish with the Best Guides in the Smoky Mountains. We offer private all inclusive Wade Trips, Drift Boat Trips, Beginner Classes and instruction. Your choice of Half Day or Full Day Trips. We also offer Hazel Creek Back Country Camping in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Fly Fishing the Smokies has something for everyone and for every budget. We provide a great day of guided fishing and instruction, along with all necessary gear and equipment, without the price gouge.
Fish with the most experienced guides in the Smokies.
2025 Fly Fishing Outfitter of the Year!
Fly Fishing the Smokies is the region’s premier guide service and fly shop with a well stocked outfitter store in downtown Bryson City North Carolina and an Outfitter location in Gatlinburg Tennessee. 6 time winner of Blue Ridge Outdoor Magazine’s Best of the Blue Ridge for top Fly Fishing Guide Service, and for top Fly Shop and Outfitter (2018-2022, 2024, 2025). Fly Fishing the Smokies also won the 2021 Best of the South from Southern Living Magazine.
West Fork of the Pigeon River
The West Fork of the Pigeon River is an outstanding river to fly fish near Waynesville. Stocked heavily with Rainbow, Brown, and Brook trout from October through July. This incredible freestone river is a sure bet for a good day on the water. Access is great, and the scenery unmatched. Water flows on the West Fork are suitable for families with children too!
Great Smoky Mountains Fly Fishing
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Maggie Valley and Waynesville offers thousands of miles of wild trout streams. The Smokies are the southern most year around trout streams in the country. The water here stays optimal all year and offer perfect opportunities for Rainbow, Brown, and Brook trout.
Spring Fishing Trips
We offer several seasonal specials for fantastic Spring Fly Fishing! Spring is when everything starts coming to life across the Smoky Mountain region. After a long cold winter, the trout are hungry and eager to bite! Book our Spring Specials early before availability runs out! Our 5hr Spring Break Special will have you hitting the top fisheries in the region during the best times of day. Or choose to take our 5hr Float Trip Special on the Tuckasegee River and catch big Rainbow and Brown Trout from the comfort of drift boats and rafts on a western sized river!
Float Trip Special
Special 5hr Float Trip during prime time fishing hours on the Tuckasegee River for only $350.00 per boat! Our Float Trip Special includes everything you need to fly fish or spin fish, plus an experienced guide at the oars. We also include food and drinks!