The rain didn’t bring about as much change in the stream levels as I thought it would. They are all very near normal levels and in good shape this morning. The water is warmer and there are a lot of insects hatching. We received two good reports from Perfect Fly customers fishing yesterday. We are recommending fishing the middle to upper elevations. Smoky Mountain Stream… Read More »Great Smoky Mountains Fly Fishing Report – June 04, 2021
The stream levels are all about a normal level or just a little below normal. There is a good chance of rain and thunderstorms today and tonight and the stream levels are likely to come up some. The water is back warm and we are again recommending fishing the middle and upper elevations where the water is a little cooler. There are very good hatches… Read More »Great Smoky Mountains Fly Fishing Report – June 03, 2021
The stream levels are all still near normal levels or just a little below normal. There is a small chance of rain today but a larger chance of rain and thunderstorms tomorrow and tomorrow night. Hopefully, there will be just enough to bring them up to a little above normal. We continue to get good reports from Perfect Fly customers. We hope you get the… Read More »Great Smoky Mountains Fly Fishing Report – June 02, 2021
It is 4:00 AM in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The Tennessee side of the park received just about the right amount of rain. They are safe to wade with caution at this time. The streams on the North Carolina side of the park are up but still safe to wade with caution. There is a 50% chance of rain today and ending today. There isn’t a… Read More »Great Smoky Mountains Fly Fishing Report – May 29, 2021
This early morning at 5:00 AM, the steams on the Tennessee, side of the park are just starting to rise. Those on the North Carolina side of the park are up a lot. It is due to rain that will be occurring throughout the day. The rain is badly needed as the streams were getting low. There are multiple hatches taking place and we have… Read More »Great Smoky Mountains Fly Fishing Report – May 28, 2021
The good news is we received two good reports from Perfect Fly customers fishing yesterday. One was on the middle Little Pigeon River and the other one Oconaluftee. They both did well considering the water is at a low level. The water is warm enough to fish the highest elevations in the park and the brook trout streams are also producing well. It will be… Read More »Great Smoky Mountains Fly Fishing Report – May 27, 2021
The streams are getting quite low and you will have to use some effort to stay hidden from the trout Use steath and make good presentations. Dress to match the background. There is some rain in the forecast for Friday. Smoky Mountain Stream Conditions:The streams with links that have nearby USGS Station Real-time stream data: Click the links to see updates: Little River: Rate 139 cfs at… Read More »Great Smoky Mountains Fly Fishing Report – May 26, 2021
All the streams in the park are turning out good numbers of trout for our Perfect Fly customers. The streams are below normal levels. Today will be sunny and warm. Use stealth and stay as hidden from the trout as possible. Smoky Mountain Stream Conditions:The streams with links that have nearby USGS Station Real-time stream data: Click the links to see updates: Little River: Rate 139 cfs at 1.79 ft(Good… Read More »Great Smoky Mountains Fly Fishing Report – May 25, 2021
All the streams in the park are turning out good numbers of trout for our Perfect Fly customers. The streams are below normal levels. Today will be sunny and warm. Smoky Mountain Stream Conditions:The streams with links that have nearby USGS Station Real-time stream data: Click the links to see updates: Little River: Rate 151 cfs at 1.84 ft(Good wading up to 250 cfs and with extra caution up… Read More »Great Smoky Mountains Fly Fishing Report – May 24, 2021
All the streams in the park are in good shape. The streams are just a little below normal levels. Today will be sunny and warm. The weather will be clear and warm the next few days so things should get in very good shape. Smoky Mountain Stream Conditions:The streams with links that have nearby USGS Station Real-time stream data: Click the links to see updates: Little River: Rate 170 cfs… Read More »Great Smoky Mountains Fly Fishing Report – May 22, 2021