CHEROKEE FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Full-Day Float from Cherokee: Private Guided Fishing on the Tuckaseegee, Little Tennessee and French Broad
An 8-hour privately booked float trip out of Rivers Edge Outfitters that includes a guide, all core gear, local transport and a streamside lunch.
Full-Day Float from Cherokee: Private Guided Fishing on the Tuckaseegee, Little Tennessee and French Broad.
From a base in Cherokee, Rivers Edge Outfitters runs full-day floats across several Western North Carolina river systems—most notably the Tuckaseegee, the Little Tennessee and the French Broad—letting anglers spend a full eight hours on the water with a guide, a freshly prepared streamside lunch and all core tackle supplied.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Three nearby Western NC waterways
The operation floats multiple nearby river systems—the Tuckaseegee, Little Tennessee and French Broad—each reachable within minutes of the shop, giving you options for water and conditions on the day.
A private, full-day float with a streamside lunch
Full-day floats run for eight hours and are privately booked; every trip includes a freshly prepared streamside meal, with the guide contacting you in advance to discuss lunch options.
Guides, rods and waders supplied
A friendly, patient experienced guide provides local transport, fly rod and reel, breathable waders and boots, terminal tackle and flies—licenses and gratuities are not included.
What the day feels like
What a full day on the water feels like
Expect a relaxed but purposeful rhythm: your guide will contact you before the trip to set logistics and lunch, you'll meet at or near the outfitter, travel a few minutes to chosen water, float the river with all core gear supplied, pause for a streamside meal, then continue the float back to the pickup—each full-day excursion is privately booked so the session is yours alone.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits—and when to think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Full day floats are eight hours and are booked privately; you will not be added to another trip.
Included: a friendly, experienced guide, local transportation, beverages, fly rod and reel, breathable waders and boots, terminal tackle and flies, and a freshly prepared streamside meal on full-day trips.
Bring rain gear, polarized sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen and a camera; when fishing with children bring extra clothing, and in winter layer up and carry an extra change of warm socks. Many items are available for purchase at the outfitter’s store.
Fishing licenses and gratuities are not included; fishing licenses can be purchased at the shop and 15–25% gratuity for your guide is customary.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Are trips private or shared?
All trips are privately booked; you will not be added to another trip.
How long is a full day float?
Full day floats run eight hours.
Is gear provided or do I need to bring my own rod?
All core gear is provided, including fly rod and reel, breathable waders and boots, terminal tackle and flies.
Do I need a fishing license?
Fishing licenses are not included; they can be purchased at the shop.
Is lunch provided?
A freshly prepared streamside meal accompanies all full day trips; the guide will contact you before the trip to discuss lunch options.
What should I bring for weather and children?
Bring rain gear, polarized sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen and a camera; when fishing with children bring extra clothing, and in winter it's best to layer and bring an extra change of warm socks.