Welcome to the Fishing Report from Townsend, Tennessee in the Great Smoky Mountains. At 4:50 am, the temperature in Townsend is 63 degrees.

We have a slight chance for showers today with a high temperature in the middle 60’s predicted. The low chance for showers continues tonight with a low temperature around 50 degrees.

A new storm system will move into the area tomorrow, bringing moderate to heavy rain. The high tomorrow will be in the low 60’s. Rain will change to snow tomorrow night in the high elevations. The low temperature in the valleys will be in the low 40’s overnight.

Sunday will be cooler with a high in the middle to upper 40’s and a 50% chance for showers.

Little River is flowing at 1,460 cubic feet per second (cfs) or 3.89 feet on the gauge. Median flow for this date is 361 cfs. The water temperature is 48.4 degrees and rising.

Most streams in the mountains are flowing high, much higher than normal and in some cases, unsafe to wade and fish. The streams are receding and that is likely to continue today. If you go fishing, stand in safe water casting weighted nymphs and streamers. Some of these rivers have very strong currents so be careful.

The lowland rivers where trout are stocked are flowing higher than normal. Some rivers may be fishable, especially later today. Again, stand in safe water casting nymphs or streamers. Water temperatures are favorable for catching stocked trout in these rivers.

There are breaks in the generation planned at some dams today. Check the TVA website from the links below to see what your tailwater fishing options are.

We have some great Free Fly Tying Demonstrations planned for this weekend. Bob Nanney and Rex Wilson from western North Carolina will be demonstrating tomorrow, Saturday January 27th, between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. These guys are well known long-time Smokies anglers and fly tyers.

Justin Pugh will be demonstrating on Sunday January 28th between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Justin is a fly fishing guide at Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain. He is an avid streamer tyer and fisherman.

You do not need a reservation to attend these free demonstrations. Just show up at the shop.

If we need to cancel a demonstration due to bad weather, you can find out on this report.

Have a great day and thank you for being here with us.

Byron Begley
January 26, 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.

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