Guided fly fishing trips in Western North Carolina and East Tennessee. Wade or float trips targeting trout, smallmouth bass, and musky in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Wade fishing in the mountains feels like home. Standing in water, reading currents, moving upstream through pocket water and deep runs.
Runs through Pisgah National Forest in Caldwell County, known for wild trout. Cold, clear water with rainbow, brown, and brook trout. Technical water rewarding precise casting.
Offers quality wade fishing for trout in Valle Crucis and Sugar Grove. The Watauga is larger than Wilson Creek, allowing longer drifts and more water coverage on foot.
Helton Creek is a small mountain stream in Ashe County with wild trout. Fishing requires tight casting to small pockets and plunge pools. The fish are small, but the fishing is technical and the scenery excellent.
Float trips reach water anglers can’t wade. Cover miles by drift boat, stopping at productive runs and less pressured water.
Below Watauga Dam is a productive tailwater with many rainbow and brown trout. It fishes differently than South Holston, featuring faster water and more pocket structure for exciting float days.
In Jackson County, NC, the Tuck is a solid tailwater option on the western mountains. It has healthy trout and is great for anglers wanting a productive float without driving to Tennessee.
The waters we fish hold a diverse mix of gamefish. Most of our trips focus on trout, but the region offers much more than that depending on the river and the season.
Every trip is built around you. From first-time anglers to experienced fishermen, we tailor the day to your goals and fish the best water available based on current conditions.
Prolific hatches and aggressive feeding as the water warms.
Terrestrial season on cold headwaters and prime Smallmouth action.
The return of Delayed Harvest
and stunning mountain foliage.
Midges and solitude. Exceptional tailwater fishing on TN rivers.
Call 240-925-6904 or email Troy@5thdayflyfishers.com to check availability and plan your trip. We fish year-round across Western NC and East Tennessee.
