Float Trips for Trout
Float a scenic river in TN or NC while fly fishing for trout
Float Trips for Trout
Floating river is a classic way to enjoy a day fly fishing on a river. Floating rivers has several advantages to wading. You can cover more water, access difficult areas, and relax more while on the river.
There are several tail water rivers in the area that provide a quality experience. Float trips for trout will be on the Tuckaseegee, Watauga, or South Holston in TN.
Trout float trips are best from fall through spring. Winter can be a good time to float for large trout. Large trout will be chasing streamers or hitting big nymphs. Spring and fall are the best times to float for trout. The weather is warmer, trout are on the feed, and the water is at a good level. May and June can be excellent with sulfurs hatching on the Watauga and the South Holston rivers.
Float Rivers
French Broad
Logistics
Full Day $650
1 or 2 Anglers
lunch provided.
All tackle provided.
Fly rods and wading boot can be provided if necessary
Watauga River, TN
Tennessee is home to two of the East Coast's most famous trout rivers. The Watauga is one of these rivers. It is claimed to have 5000+ trout per mile of river. The primary species is rainbow trout, but you can catch the occasional brown as well. The Watauga River runs through the Elizabethan TN area and provides a variety of sections to float for trout. Learn more about the river and why it is a iconic river to float for trout.
Tuckaseegee River, NC
The Tuckasegee is one of North Carolina's more famous trout rivers. This tail water river stretches across some of the most scenic locations in the Sylvia and Dillsboro area. Vast stretches of shoals with plenty of pools, flats, and runs to fish.
South Holston, TN
The Tuckasegee is one of North Carolina's more famous trout rivers. This tail water river stretches across some of the most scenic locations in the Sylvia and Dillsboro area. Vast stretches of shoals with plenty of pools, flats, and runs to fish.