Fly Fishing Franklin

Franklin NC Guided Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing the Smokies offers Guided Fly Fishing Trips in Franklin North Carolina on the best rivers and streams located in Western North Carolina. Fly Fishing is fun, exciting, and very easy to learn, especially with our experienced guides at Fly Fishing the Smokies showing you the ropes! Come see why we are the Best Outfitter and Guides in the Smoky Mountains!

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Be sure to check out our Seasonal Specials!

Evening Guided Trip for Big Brown and Rainbow Trout

New for Fall of 2025! Step into the magic of the Smoky Mountain evening on our Twilight Drifters guided float trip. As the sun dips low and shadows stretch across the water, hungry Brown and Rainbow trout move from their daytime lies to feed. This is prime time to connect with the Smokies’ largest fish, and our guides put you in the perfect position to drift flies or light tackle across glassy runs. Cool mountain air, stunning sunsets, and trophy trout — this trip is where adventure meets serenity
After several years of behind the scenes running our Fly Shop and the Smoky Mountains largest Guide Service- Fly Fishing the Smokies owner Capt. Eugene Shuler is back on the water guiding clients on some of his favorite after dark haunts!

Little Tennessee River Smallmouth Bass

Franklin is home to some of the best Smallmouth Bass fishing in the region. The Little Tennessee River, affectionately called the “Little T” by our guides offers some outstanding Smallmouth Bass fly fishing during Summer months. We offer both Wade Trips and Float Trips on the Little Tennessee River. We offer Fly and Spin Fishing for Smallmouth Bass!

Franklin NC Trout Fishing

Franklin is also home to the headwaters of the Nantahala River in the area known as Standing Indian. Standing Indian and the Nantahala River is special place to fly fish and camp! The Nantahala River here is really not a river at all but a medium sized creek flowing gently through the high mountains. You’ll find a wide variety of wild Rainbow, Brown and Brook trout swimming the waters here. Standing Indian offers fun and enjoyment for the whole family, plus has all the features that test even the most experienced anglers.

Cullasaja River Fly Fishing

Franklin North Carolina is also where the Cullasaja River empties into the the Little Tennessee River. The Cullasaja River flows down from Highlands North Carolina. The stretch of Highway 64 between the towns is aptly called the Waterfall Highway. Named such for the myriad of spectacular waterfalls and breathe taking scenery. The Cullasaja River is a good trout fishery and is one that offers great challenges for the experienced anglers.

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!