Little River is flowing well below normal and clear. The west Prong of Little River is flowing just a little below normal level and clear. Oconaluftee River is flowing a little below normal and clear. Cataloochee River’s USGS gauge isn’t working due to ice but it is low. We received one good report from a Perfect Fly customer fishing this past week. See the fly… Read More »Great Smoky Mountains Fly Fishing Report: December 04, 2024
All the streams in the park are flowing at or very near normal levels for this time of the year. We are still getting a few good reports from Perfect Fly customers. See the fly selection you should be using below. To adjust to the colder water temperatures, you will need to slow down your presentations and fish slower moving water than you have been… Read More »Great Smoky Mountains Fly Fishing Report: December 01, 2024
All the streams in the park are low, but low levels are normal for this time of the year. You have to stay as hidden from the trout as possible, dress to match the background, stay as low as possible and behind something whenever possible. We are still getting a few good reports from Perfect Fly customers. Today’s high temperature should be 80 degrees with… Read More »Great Smoky Mountains Fly Fishing Report: November 07, 2024
Our home in Pigeon Forge has always had a lot of wildlife visitors but this past week tops them all. We have had several bear visitorsand one huge one we think would go at least 400 pounds. In addition to that, lots of wild turkey come through the yard every day. We also have a bobcat that appears every late afternoon and yesterday a 8… Read More »Great Smoky Mountains Fly Fishing Report: October 30, 2024
All the streams in the park are low, but low levels are normal for this time of the year. The will likely stay low for the coming few days because there is no chance of rain in the forecast. Today’s high temperature should be 79 degrees with clear skies. Tomorrow’s high will be 74 degrees with clear skies. Friday’s high will be 79 degrees with… Read More »Great Smoky Mountains Fly Fishing Report: October 23, 2024
Good late summer hatches are continuing to take place. We are still getting some good reports from Perfect Fly customers. All the streams in the park are low, but low levels are normal for this time of the year. The will likely stay low for the coming few days because there is no chance of rain in the forecast. Get ready for some much cooler… Read More »Great Smoky Mountains Fly Fishing Report: October 14, 2024
All the streams in the park are very high or blown out is probably a better word. Good late summer hatches are continuing to take place. Up until recently, we were getting some good reports from Perfect Fly customers. Today will have a high temperature of only 69 degrees with more heavy rain. Tomorrow’s high will be 71 degrees with more rain. Saturday’s high will… Read More »Great Smoky Mountains Fly Fishing Report: September 26, 2024
Streams on the North Carolina side of the park are flowing just a little below normal level and clear. Streams on the Tennessee side of the park are very low. You will have to use caution to keep from spooking the trout. Good late summer hatches are continuing to take place. Two uncommon and little know insects to many local fly anglers are hatching mostly… Read More »Great Smoky Mountains Fly Fishing Report: September 20, 2024
All the major streams in the park are low. Those on the North Carolina side of the park are in a little better shape with slightly higher flows. Very good late summer hatches are continuing to take place. Two uncommon and little know insects to many local fly anglers are hatching mostly in the higher elevations. Includied are the Little Yellow Quills and Needle Stoneflies.… Read More »Great Smoky Mountains Fly Fishing Report: September 14, 2024
All the major streams in the park are near enough to a normal level to fish well. Very good late summer hatches are continuing to take place. Two uncommon and little know insects to many local fly anglers are hatching mostly in the higher elevations. They are the Little Yellow Quills and Needle Stoneflies. There are others hatching as you can see below. Be sure… Read More »Great Smoky Mountains Fly Fishing Report: September 02, 2024