Welcome to the Fishing Report from Townsend, Tennessee in the Great Smoky Mountains. At 6:05 am, the temperature in Townsend is 24 degrees.

It will be sunny today and warmer, with a high in the low 60’s and a low tonight in the low 40’s.

Tomorrow will be mostly sunny with a high in the low 70’s followed by a low overnight in the low 50’s.

Little River is flowing at 334 cubic feet per second (cfs) or 2.35 feet on the gauge. Median flow for this date is 382 cfs. The water temperature is 40.5 degrees this morning.

Most stream in the mountains are flowing lower than normal but not by much. The streams are chilly this morning and the water temperatures are falling at this point. If you go fishing in the Smokies, wait until later when the water is beginning to warm. Fish in the low elevations where the water is warmer. Nymphs or weighted nymph rigs will probably work best.

Fishing for stocked trout will be best later today when the water is warmer. Fishing for stocked trout has been very good in Gatlinburg. The river is well stocked with large trout. Nymphs and streamers are working.

The turbines will be turned off at only a handful of dams today. Check the schedules at Chatuge, South Holston, Dale Hollow and Center Hill dams.

A lone coyote was howling outside our house during the middle of the night. I also heard it night before last. We don’t hear them often, but when we do, there are usually several. This one appears to be a loner.

Ray Ball held a Free Fly Tying Demonstration at the shop yesterday. The event was very well attended.

Today, Sunday February 25th, Cody Fisher will be tying  between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Cody is the owner of Tellico Outfitters, a great fly shop located in Tellico Plains, Tennessee. Cody will be sharing some of his favorite patterns with you. Cody is a nice guy who has much tying and guiding experience.  

Walter Babb will be tying on Saturday March 2nd and Chris Bean will be demonstrating on Sunday March 3rd.

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

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

Byron Begley
February 25, 2024

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