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Welcome to the Fishing Report from Townsend, Tennessee in the Great Smoky Mountains. At 4:45 am, the temperature is 68.0 degrees.

Welcome to the first day of Fall. The high temperature today is what it is now. Temperatures will fall to the low 60’s by this afternoon. Showers are likely today before ending later this afternoon. Strong thunderstorms are possible. It will be breezy today, with winds out of the south at 5 to 15 miles per hour, gusting to 20 miles per hour.

Wind will continue to blow tonight with a low temperature in the 40’s. Tomorrow will be sunny with a high in the middle 60’s.

Little River is flowing at 199 cubic feet per second (cfs) or 1.98 feet on the gauge. Median flow for this date is 79 cfs. The water temperature is 65.5 degrees this morning.

All streams in the mountains that have USGS gauge sites are flowing higher than normal but at good fishing levels. Water temperatures are good and they will be falling over the next few days. Fishing will improve over the next few days in the low elevation streams as the water temperatures fall into the trout’s preferred range. We have been anxiously waiting for good Fall fishing conditions and that is happening now. If you go fishing in the Smokies today, be prepared for rain which could be heavy at times, especially early, and it might be windy.

Lowland rivers are flowing higher than normal with most being at good fishing levels. Smallmouth bass, rock bass and panfish fishing may be good. Don’t be surprised if the rivers rise. That could happen. Otherwise, cast streamers, nymphs, poppers and foam floating flies. Don’t forget to try crayfish patterns too.

If you hope to wade fish on a tailwater today, you have choices to make. The turbines at several dams will be off for long periods at some dams today, and blowing water through at others. Check the TVA website to see what your options are.

Lake fishing today is not something I would consider, mostly because of the wind, that could blow up to 20 miles per hour. The temperature will be falling and there is a 90% chance for rain. These are not ideal lake fishing conditions.

We have a very nice beautiful weekend to look forward to. It will be sunny every day. It will be cool, with highs in the 70’s and lows in the upper 40’s Friday and the low 50’s Saturday and Sunday. The first weekend of Fall 2021 will be a nice one here.

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

Byron Begley
September 22, 2021   

WALTER BABB MADE BAMBOO FLY RODS FOR SALE – CLICK HERE

Walter is selling a selection of over 50 bamboo fly rods. All but one was made by him. The other one was custom made for Walter by Walton Powell. Read the description of each rod on the list and contact him if you are interested in buying one or more than one. Even if you are not interested in a purchase, this web page is very interesting to read. Walter has made over 285 bamboo rods over the past 20-years. You will be working directly with Walter on a purchase and you can test cast the rods before you buy one at his home. Or, call him and he will ship a rod to you. His contact information is on the web page he and I created.

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