Our guide to the best Asheville fly fishing rivers and fly fishing streams near Asheville will get you out and on the river exploring some of the absolute best fly fishing options the Asheville area has to offer whether you’re ready to take a guided float trip or just looking to do some wade fishing. The Asheville area is blessed with some of the finest wade fishing opportunities east of the Mississippi. Whether it’s crawling from pool to pool casting dries to weary brook trout on the headwater streams or stalking super selective brown and rainbow trout on the tailwaters of the nearby Watauga and South Holston, the WNC region has it all.
Fish The Rocky Broad | Chimney Rock
Fish The Rocky Broad: Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, just a stone’s throw from Asheville, lies a hidden gem for fishing enthusiasts: the Rocky Broad River. This pristine river is known for its crystal-clear waters and abundant population of rainbow, brown, and brook trout. To access the Rocky Broad River, anglers…
Fly Cast for Predators on the French Broad River
“Musky Mile”: This is a local favorite spot for trying to go toe-to-toe with the closest thing a river may have to a shark, a Musky. These toothy critters are more formally known as Muskellunge and are the largest member of the Pike Family. They are apex predators in the freshwater bodies of water that…
Smallmouth On The French Broad (Asheville)
Hook A Smallmouth On The French Broad (Asheville): Float for smallmouth through the Biltmore Estate. For those who want to play Huck Finn for a day, float by raft or drift boat through the Biltmore Estate is the way to go. Drift past forests and vineyards, casting crease flies and poppers to feisty smallmouth bass…
Oconaluftee River Fly Fishing
Hook A Hawg On The Cherokee Reservation: Ready to hook up with a hawg on the fly rod? We recommend heading to the Oconaluftee. While most mountain trout average 9″ – 10″, on the heavily stocked Oconaluftee trout are measured in pounds, not inches. A 2.2-mile stretch near the Blue Ridge Parkway offers catch-and-release fishing…
Nolichucky River Smallmouth Bass Fishing
Nolichucky River Smallmouth Fishing: From its origin in North Carolina at the confluence of the Toe and Cane Rivers, the “Chucky”, as the locals call it, comes out of the rugged mountains into the quiet town of Erwin, Tennessee. Our trips begin from here and work their way down river towards Limestone, Tennessee. From the…
North Mills River Fly Fishing
The North Mills River area is one of the most popular fishing areas in the Asheville area for a reason. This river is conveniently located to Asheville, has easy access and fishes very well throughout the year. The lower section near the campground and picnic area is the most popular and can be crowded during…