5-Hour Summer Trout Fishing Wade Trip
Our Summer Trout Fishing Special is a 5hr Wade Trip that puts you fishing for Trout in the Smoky Mountains during the best dry fly action of the year! The cool waters of the Great Smoky Mountains are loaded with Trout all year long. There is no better time to fly fish in the Smokies! We fish the Great Smoky Mountains near the towns of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville Tennessee. We also fish the Smokies near Bryson City, and Cherokee North Carolina. We supply all the gear you need, plus lunch, drinks, and an adrenaline filled day!
No previous fly fishing experience necessary! We teach you how to fly fish!
For Reservations call (828)-421-6378 or Book Online
Summer Fly Fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains
Summer brings some of the most exciting fly fishing of the year to the Great Smoky Mountains. As the season progresses, trout feed heavily on a variety of aquatic insects along with terrestrials such as beetles, ants and inchworms that fall from the streamside vegetation. Dry flies are a favorite during the summer months, offering anglers the chance to watch wild trout rise and take a fly on the surface.
Water levels are typically lower and clearer during summer, making stealth, presentation and reading the water especially important. Our guides concentrate on productive pocket water, riffles, plunge pools and shaded runs where wild rainbow, brown and native brook trout find cold, oxygen-rich water. For anglers who enjoy wading mountain streams and catching wild trout in a beautiful setting, summer is an outstanding time to fly fish the Smokies.
Guided Trout Fishing Near Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge
Staying in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge or Sevierville? Some of the best wild trout fishing in the Smoky Mountains is just a short drive away. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to hundreds of miles of beautiful mountain streams with wild rainbow, brown and native brook trout. Our guides select the best water for the day based on current conditions, water temperatures and your experience level, giving you the best opportunity for a successful trip.
You don’t need any previous fly fishing experience to enjoy a guided trout fishing trip while visiting the Smokies. We provide the fly rods, reels, flies and necessary fishing equipment, and our guides will teach you everything you need to get started. Whether you’re a first-time angler, a family looking for a memorable mountain experience or an experienced fly fisherman wanting to explore new water, we’ll tailor the trip to your ability and goals.
Guided Trout Fishing Near Bryson City and Cherokee
Staying in Bryson City or Cherokee? You’re surrounded by some of the finest wild trout water in the Great Smoky Mountains. Our guided trips take anglers into nearby streams within Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where wild rainbow, brown and native brook trout thrive in cold, clear mountain water. From larger streams to smaller backcountry waters, our guides choose the best fishing location for the day based on current conditions, water levels and your experience level.
Bryson City and Cherokee are ideal starting points for exploring the North Carolina side of the Smokies. Whether you’re an experienced fly fisherman looking for wild trout or you’re trying fly fishing for the first time, we’ll tailor the trip to your ability and the conditions. All necessary fly fishing gear and equipment is provided, so you can spend your time enjoying the water and experiencing what makes trout fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains so special.
Learn to Fly Fish with the best Guides and Outfitter in the Smoky Mountains
Fly Fishing the Smokies is the 2025 Fly Fishing Outfitter of the Year. We are 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.
We have years of experience teaching clients to fly fish and putting you on the fish. Let our staff take you and your family Fly Fishing for Trout in the most beautiful streams in the North Carolina and Tennessee Great Smoky Mountains.
Wild Rainbow, Brown and Brook Trout Fishing
The streams of the Great Smoky Mountains are home to three species of wild trout—rainbow, brown and native Southern Appalachian brook trout. Unlike stocked-water fisheries, trout in Great Smoky Mountains National Park are naturally reproducing wild fish that spend their entire lives in these mountain streams. Every fish is earned, and that’s part of what makes catching a Smoky Mountain trout so rewarding.
Rainbow trout are the most commonly encountered fish on many of the streams we guide, while brown trout offer anglers the opportunity to pursue larger, more elusive fish. Higher-elevation streams are home to native brook trout, the only trout species native to the Southern Appalachians. From small pocket water to deep pools and larger mountain streams, each species and each piece of water provides a different fly fishing experience.
Learn to Fly Fish in the Smoky Mountains
You don’t have to be an experienced fly fisherman to enjoy trout fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains. Our Summer Trout Special is a great choice for first-time anglers, families and anyone wanting to improve their fly fishing skills. Our professional guides will teach you the fundamentals of casting, reading the water, fly selection, presentation and fighting and landing wild trout while you fish.
More experienced anglers are welcome too. Your guide can tailor the trip to your skill level and focus on improving techniques, exploring new water and helping you become a more effective Smoky Mountain fly fisherman. All necessary fly fishing gear and equipment is provided, so whether this is your first day with a fly rod or you’ve been fishing for years, you can simply show up ready to fish!
What Is Included in Your Guided Trout Fishing Trip?
We make your Summer Trout Special easy by providing the fishing gear and equipment you’ll need for the day. Your trip includes a professional fly fishing guide, fly rods and reels, flies, leaders, tippet and other necessary fishing equipment. Lunch and drinks are also included on your 5-hour trip, so you can concentrate on fishing and enjoying your time in the Great Smoky Mountains.
We recommend wearing comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather and bringing sunglasses, sunscreen and a light rain jacket. Your guide will take care of the fishing details, from choosing the right flies and techniques to selecting the best water for the conditions that day.
Summer Trout Special Rates
Our 5-Hour Summer Trout Special is a private guided wade fishing trip designed to give you more time on the water to explore the mountain streams and fish for wild trout. Whether you’re fishing by yourself, with a friend or bringing the family, your guide will tailor the trip to your experience level and the conditions that day.
1 Angler — $350
2 Anglers — $400
3 Anglers — $450
Larger groups are welcome. We have multiple professional guides available and can accommodate families, friends and groups who want to experience trout fishing together in the Great Smoky Mountains.
Book Your Summer Trout Special Trip
Make the most of your summer visit to the Smoky Mountains with a private guided trout fishing adventure. Whether you’re staying in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Cherokee or Bryson City, our experienced guides will take you to some of the best available trout water and tailor the trip to your experience level. No previous fly fishing experience is necessary, and all fishing gear and equipment is provided.
Summer won’t last forever, so reserve your trip while dates are still available. Come spend a day in the cool mountain streams, experience the beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and discover why fly fishing for wild trout is one of the most memorable ways to experience the Smokies.
Call or Text: (828) 421-6378
BOOK YOUR SUMMER TROUT FISHING TRIP
You and your family will love our Summer Trout Special. This is the perfect trip to give fly fishing a try while vacationing the Great Smoky Mountains
For reservations call (828)-421-6378 or book your trip online from our website
