east tennessee fly fishing report may 20, 2004

Remeber, that East Tennessee Fly Fishing offers shuttle services for the Watauga and South Holston River. Please contact us to reserve your Shuttle as soon as possible.

A lot has happened since the last East Tennessee Fly Fishing Report. The caddisflies were thick on the Watauga River for a couple of weeks, and offered some great dry fly fishing. After that, we had a week or two with some slower days and some very good days. Right now, the mayflies are really getting started on the Watauga River and its tributaries. There are also a few caddis still around. Fly fishing for trout has been great for the last week. Saturday was our best day so far on the Watauga River. We brought over 50 healthy Tennessee trout to the net.

The sulfurs are getting started on the South Holston River, and the dry fly fishing has been spectacular. There are also a few midges on the South Holston River. The midges keep the trout feeding when the sulfurs are not around.
We have had enough rain to keep the small streams and creeks at a good level.

The creeks have been fishing very well since March. There are plenty of yellow mayflies (#18-#12) hatching on the small streams here in East Tennessee.

Our fly fishing guides have been very busy and we would like to thank all of you who have booked trips with East Tennessee Fly Fishing this year. We only have a few days left in May and June for fishing trips. So, book your trip as soon as you decide on the available dates.

Contact us and we will get you booked for a great fly fishing experience here in the mountains of East Tennessee.