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!

For reservations call (828)-488-7665 or Book Online

Be sure to check out our Seasonal Specials!

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.

Summer Fishing Trips

We offer multiple seasonal specials for Summer Fly Fishing! Summer is when the Smoky Mountain trout bite hits it’s peak. Fantastic dry fly fishing for wild trout deep inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! These are the prettiest streams and most beautiful trout we have in the entire region! Our 2hr Fly Fishing Fun Trip is perfect for families and people on the go wishing to pack as many activities into their vacation as possible! We get you on the water chasing trout as quickly as possible to maximize your time in the mountains! Back by popular demand, our 5hr Summer Trout Special will have you hitting the top fisheries in the region during the best times of day. Or choose a 5hr Float Trip Special on the Tuckasegee River and catch trout and smallmouth bass from the comfort of drift boats and rafts on a western sized river!