Welcome to the Fishing Report from Townsend, Tennessee in the Great Smoky Mountains. At 4:51 am, the temperature in Townsend is 66 degrees.

Today will be mostly sunny with a high temperature in the low 80’s, falling to the middle 40’s overnight. It will be windy today and tonight. Showers and thunderstorms are likely later today and tonight. We may get between 1 and 2 inches.

This is what the National Weather Service is saying about hazardous weather today and tonight:

“A line of strong to severe thunderstorms are expected to move through the forecast area late this afternoon and evening ahead of a strong cold front that will move through during the overnight

Damaging winds in excess of 60 mph will be the primary concern. However a tornado or two cannot be ruled out, especially west of the I-75 and I-81 corridors where storms will arrive earliest.”

Showers are likely tomorrow with thunderstorms possible. It will be windy with a high in the upper 50’s and a low in the low to middle 30’s.

Little River is flowing at 242 cubic feet per second (cfs) or 2.03 feet on the gauge. Median flow for this date is 352 cfs. The water temperature is 57.4 degrees this morning.  

Streams in the Smokies are flowing lower than normal but a good fishing levels. Water temperatures are ideal at most elevations.

If you go fishing in the mountains today, you will enjoy good stream conditions. It may be windy at times. Trout will take dry flies, wet flies and nymphs. The streams are flowing fairly low so presentation and stealth are essential to your success.

Fishing for stocked trout in the low elevations is good. Good fly choices include nymphs, squirmy worms, egg patterns, midge pupa or streamers.

There are breaks in the generation at several dams once again today. You have many choices if are planning to wade or float on a tailwater today. Visit the TVA website from the links below to see what options you have.

Firefighters fought an active brush fire in Townsend yesterday afternoon and evening. It was located close to Old Walland Road. You can read a story on the WBIR website that may be updated later today. CLICK HERE.  

We are holding a Beginner Fly Tying Class on Saturday April 27th. If you are interested in taking up this fascinating hobby, here is your chance. The cost of the class is $100 which includes the use of our tools, all materials and lunch. This is an all-day class that will be taught by Brian Courtney. To book your spot, call the shop at 865-448-9459.

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

Byron Begley
April 2, 2024

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