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Smoky Mountain Fishing Report 1-8-2026
Winter has settled into the Smoky Mountains, and with it comes one of our favorite seasons on the water. Cold mornings, quiet rivers, and big trout on the move make this a prime time to get out and chase fish with Fly Fishing the Smokies. For those who love winter fly fishing—and especially for anglers … Continue reading
Winter Fly Fishing Report- Fly Fishing the Smokies
Big Fish • Quiet Water • Peak Cold-Season Action Winter has settled over the Smokies, and with it comes some of the best trophy trout fishing of the entire year. While the leaves have dropped and the mornings bite a little sharper, the fishing across Western North Carolina and East Tennessee is far from slowing … Continue reading
Late Season Brown Trout Report- Fly Fishing the Smokies
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Late season in the Great Smoky Mountains means one thing for the dedicated trout angler—big, wild brown trout on the move. As the mountains trade summer’s humidity for crisp cold mornings, the browns of the Smokies shift into one of their most aggressive, active periods of the entire year. This … Continue reading
Fall Fly Fishing Report- Fly Fishing the Smokies
Delayed Harvest Season Begins Fall is one of the most exciting times to be on the water in Western North Carolina, with the return of the Delayed Harvest program. The Tuckasegee River kicks off the season with its first round of stockings October 6th-10th, bringing thousands of trout back into this famed fishery. Rainbows, browns, … Continue reading
Early September Fly Fishing Report – Fly Fishing the Smokies
Crisp Air and Peaceful Streams Early September in the Smoky Mountains brings the first hints of fall. Cool mornings and crisp evenings make for some of the most refreshing fishing conditions of the year. The lush greens of summer are beginning to give way to the first touches of autumn color. Crowds are gone, kids … Continue reading
Fly Fishing the Smokies report August 13, 2025
August 13, Fly Fishing Report – Great Smoky Mountains National Park August in the Smokies brings warm summer days, cooler nights in the higher elevations, and the kind of soft mountain light that makes every pool, riffle, and bend in the river look like a scene from a painting. The park’s streams run low and … Continue reading
Fly Fishing the Smokies report August 10
Great Smoky Mountains Fly Fishing Report – August 10 2025 Trout Fishing in America’s Most Beloved National Park August in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park brings a deep, full embrace of summer — warm days, cool mountain mornings, and endless miles of trout-filled water winding through one of the most beautiful and biologically diverse … Continue reading
Fly Fishing the Smokies report July 11 2025
There’s something deeply soul-refreshing about standing in a cool mountain stream this time of year — mist rising off the water, birdsong echoing through the hollows, and the soft rush of clear water over smooth rocks. Fly fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park this week has been nothing short of magical. Weather & … Continue reading
Smoky Mountain Fishing Report 6/04/24
Smoky Mountain Fishing Report for June 04, 2024 This week is going to be a good one for fly fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains and surrounding towns of Gatlinburg and Bryson City. Weather has been about perfect for the first week of June. Highs reaching upper 70’s in the valleys, and low 70’s in … Continue reading
Great Smoky Mountains Fishing Report
Great Smoky Mountains Fly Fishing Report The Great Smoky Mountains were absolutely beautiful the past two days. Temps hit the high 60’s in Bryson City and touched 70 near Gatlinburg. Even the back country in the Smoky Mountains reached the mid 60’s. The weather has been incredible and the fishing was superb across the region. … Continue reading