Welcome to the Fishing Report from Townsend, Tennessee in the Great Smoky Mountains. At 4:44 am, the temperature is 52 degrees.
It has been breezy tonight with light rain falling in the area. So far, one tenth of an inch has been recorded in Townsend.
It will be wet and breezy this morning mainly before noon. Rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible. The high temperature will be in the low 50’s. Showers are likely tonight with a low in the low to middle 30’s.
There is a low chance for rain or snow tomorrow with a high in the low to middle 40’s dropping to the middle 20’s overnight.
Little River is flowing at 105 cubic feet per second (cfs) or 1.63 feet on the gauge. Median flow for this date is 313 cfs. The water temperature is 38.5 degrees and rising this morning.
Streams in the mountains are flowing much lower than normal however several streams are slowly rising. Water temperatures are rising but still below the trout’s preferred range.
If you go fishing in the mountains today, fish in the lower elevations where the water is warmer. Nymphs will likely work best.
Fishing in the stocked rivers may be fair to good. Water temperatures are rising which is a favorable condition. Try nymphs, midge pupa, egg patterns, Squirmy Worms or other sub-surface flies.
There are angler friendly generation schedules planned at some dams today. Check the TVA website from the links below to see what tailwater fishing options you have.
Marty Staton will be conducting a Free Fly Tying Demonstration today (Saturday January 6th) between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Marty is a fly fishing guide who works on the San Juan River in New Mexico. He began his guiding career in the Smokies years ago. Marty will be tying midge patterns he uses on the San Juan and other tailwaters.
Clayton Gist will be conducting another Free Fly Tying Demonstration tomorrow (Sunday January 7th) between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Clayton will be tying his favorite tailwater trout flies.
You do not need a reservation to attend these Free fly tying demonstrations. Just show up at the shop.
Have a great day and thank you for being here with us.
Byron Begley
January 6, 2024
We are hold two all-day Beginner Fly Tying Classes on Saturday January 27th and Saturday February 17th. Taking one of these classes will give you a huge jump start into the wonderful hobby of fly tying. The class costs $100, which includes all the materials you will need for the day and the use of our vises and tools. We will also provide lunch for you. Space is limited so call the shop at 865-448-9459 soon to book your spot.
Join us on the weekends during the Winter for our Free Fly Tying Demonstrations. You don’t need a reservation. Just show up. You can view our schedule by CLICKING HERE.
Respond to: byron@littleriveroutfitters.com
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