The Catawba Angler offers dry fly fishing trips on our mountain creeks for wild trout in the the Spring. Its been a wonderful summer full of some really good fishing. These dry flies float well and you can fish multiple nymphs under them. The water temperature coming out the dam was 50 degrees and the lower end was 53 degrees. We were able to fish the Catawba Tailrace after having to reschedule due to weather. This pattern floats well and can easily be skated across the surface for some explosive strikes on the Catawba Tailrace in March and April. This is why small flies and good presentations dominate. The North Carolina mountains boasts plenty of fisheries that contain wild and stocked trout. Located about an hour from Henderso I almost prefer when the water is higher instead of crystal clear, low water. Fish are actively feeding and preparing themselves for the spawn which is a good time to cast crayfish, hellgrammite, and baitfish patterns. There is excellent dry fly fishing in the spring. There are a ton of wild trout streams around the mountains of North Carolina. The Yadkin River boasts a small population of smallmouth bass and a variety of other species. We look forward to seeing you on the water. If you dont have enough weight then you will drift over the fish without any bites. The elk hair caddis is my personal favorite fly. Check out the two fish below we caught in January of 2021. We recently took a client into a wild trout stream and the water temperature was 42 degrees which is uncommon for this time of year, but the fishing was great. We have had some stupid, good days on the Catawba Tailrace over the last month so its good to see the rainbow trout that were stocked back in the winter doing so well. The water has been lower so its pushing the bass in isolated areas looking for that higher oxygen content. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 6 h 15 min to complete. Fish are beginning to favor the faster moving water when the water temps are getting up past 75 degrees so thats where our focus has been with the soft plastics. This is a great time to hit those higher elevation creeks and chase wild trout using dry flies. The water temperature here during the winter is 50-55 degrees which is alot warmer than the freestone streams in the mountains. The French Broad has been off colored for the last month, but I am okay with that because the less fishing pressure this summer means a better late summer/early fall bite. Water data back to 1895 are available online. The trout on the Delayed Harvest waters get extremely picky after the first two weeks after seeing a million flies and lures so its vital to downsize tippet and fish smaller flies. I enjoy taking people to the delayed harvest to boost their confidence before chasing wild trout because it can be a humbling experience. If you dont get an immediate response we will respond as soon as we get off the water so please bear with us. Catawba Kayak Co. We are a kayak rental company and will meet you at one of our pre mapped-out drop-off points. If you are new to fly fishing and want to have a fun day of learning and catching a bunch of fish then now is the best time to go. Locked padlock We thank everyone who has trusted us over the years for making this passion a career. The reaction bite the last two weeks has been nothing short of amazing. The best fishing is on days when there is no generation. It's BROWN TROUT galore!! The Spring offers some tremendous fly fishing opportunities across the mountain region for trout. It spans about eight miles and offers plenty of opportunities. Current conditions of DISCHARGE, GAGE HEIGHT, and STREAM WATER LEVEL ELEVATION ABOVE NAVD . The Tarheel State has three major geological regions which include the Appalachian Mountains, Piedmont, and Atlantic Coastal Plains. The best fishing has been early morning because its been abnormally hot since weve had some 90 degree days. Its been a long cold winter so getting out there and doing away with the nymphs has been nice. Monitoring location 02145910 is associated with a STREAM in YORK COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA. We offer half and full day trips for wild brown trout, rainbow trout, and brook trout. If its two units stay at the house. This is trophy hunting using the fly rod because these fish will range anywhere from 5 to 15 pounds. Dead drifting these big bugs is very similar to drifting flies to tailwater trout. We received our last stocking of trout the first week of May so the Delayed Harvest stretches have been fishing well. The smallmouth bite has been lights out all summer long and we have consistently been catching quality fish on every trip. Successful anglers recognize how fish behavior changes during different weather conditions and adapt their fly selection and presentation. The only disadvantage to this fly is that its always swimming fast on the retrieve so if the fish arent in the mood to chase then try a fly that hangs and suspends more. It's easy with our new Lake View app. If float fishing isnt your thing then we got some excellent wade fishing opportunities chasing stocked and wild trout. It was an ideal location for a river smallmouth to be holding. 828-460-2390. Check out some of our best catches below from March, April, and May. The water is unusually low on the Nolichucky so weve been spending the most time on the French Broad. We provide fly fishing and spin fishing trips for trout and smallmouth bass close to downtown Asheville. A good float is putting in at the bridge at US Business 221 and going down to Burnettes Landing. This healthy brown trout took a stonefly during no generation. The bigger bugs such as caddis, cahills, hendricksons, quill gordons, stoneflies, and sulphurs begin to make their arrival in the spring so there are plenty of insects for the trout to eat. The current water temperature coming out the dam is 67 degrees. The water temperatures range anywhere from 45 degrees to 67 degrees which is prime trout feeding water temperatures. Asheville is surrounded with many different fishing opportunities so we can cater our fishing trips to experienced anglers or complete beginners. The Catawba Angler, 750 Ebenezer Church Road, Old Fort, NC, 28762, United States. They stock some big brown, brook, and rainbow trout in Curtis so a lot of clients that we take fishing normally catch their personal best here. There are a lot of June bugs out so weve been having some good luck using smaller bugs on the Toe River. We were able to take kids fishing on a private lake and show them the sport of fishing. Pressure is light and the fish are eager to hit big bugs and streamers. The French Broad has been off colored since the beginning of July so I havent gotten the opportunity to fish it that much. Below are just a few pictures from some of the fish we caught in July! Recently we received close to half and inch of rain the night before a guide trip. Normally Ill run lighter tippet because the water is usually very clear this time of year. The brown trout that are placed in this fishery grow at a very fast rate. This is our best fishery from November to the end of May. All the delayed harvest waters across western North Carolina have received their first stocking of the year. These fish are no longer responding to the trash flies so leave them at the house. The main focus is getting the kids hooked on having a good time on the water. Jerrod and his grandfather booked a trip with me on the Catawba Tailrace on March 22nd. Weve caught a lot of smallmouth in this stretch using the same nymphs that the trout hit. There are plenty of wade fishing and float fishing opportunities available on one of the many delayed harvest streams in NC. The topwater bite can be very sporadic, but this day it was consistent all day. The takeout ramp in Glen Alpine is currently under construction so this section of river will be shut down for two months. Water data back to 2018 are available online. Spring in North Carolina begins March 20th and ends June 21st. Trail Uses Locations Catawba (NC), Fort Mill (SC), Lancaster (SC), Rock Hill (SC) Length 29.3 miles, One Way Difficulty Moderate The days we have been on the French Broad have been tough, but not impossible. She is currently competing for Angler of the Year for IWFA so it was good to help her knock off a couples of species that can only be caught in western NC. Learn about our partnerships working to protect water supply in our communities. The rivers are stocked and will receive another stocking the first week of November. We catch river smallmouth on a variety of baits in May since the smallmouth are feeding aggressively on baitfish and crayfish. All youll have to do is kick back, relax, and wet a line because weve done the hard work for you. The Catawba Angler offers guided fly fishing trips in Asheville, North Carolina. The sun directly over the water makes it tough to sneak up on fish. The rainbow trout above was caught out of a delayed harvest stretch north of Asheville. The leaves are changing colors, the weather is ideal, and the water temperatures have dropped to a suitable level after a long summer. Official websites use .gov All Rights Reserved. After a few years of scouting and many trips down the river we have started guiding the Pigeon River for smallmouth bass. Beginning in 1904, a series of hydroelectric dams were constructed to harness the power of the river to provide electricity for the region. The lakes that make up the Catawba River Chain are Lake James, Lake Rhodiss, Lake Hickory, Lookout Shoals Lake, Lake Norman, and Lake Wylie. All praise and glory goes to God because all good things come from his goodness, grace, mercy, and unfailing love. CATAWBA RIVER NEAR ROCK HILL, SC Important Legacy real-time page Monitoring location 02146000 is associated with a STREAM in YORK COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA. Below are some of the biggest fish weve caught out of the Tailrace. On the smaller mountain creeks the water has been crystal clear so midge imitations under a dry has been best. We will go into more details about that when the time is right. I love fly fishing with game changer flies. Rainbow Trout are prominent in North Carolina. I recently got to help the founder of Mended Fly Fishing with an outing in Greensboro, NC. Use dark/flashy flies: A big black stonefly or a flashy beadhead egg is hard to beat when the water is up. The Nolichucky has been clear and low so weve been taking the majority of fly fishing clients there. This time of the year is an excellent time to catch your personal best river smallmouth before they start to spawn. There is nothing better than catching one of these native fish using a fly rod. Hatchery Supported waters opens up this Saturday so this provides some more opportunities on our float trips and wade fishing trips to catch some bigger stocked trout. Head to the high country: The higher elevation creeks are going to clear up first so start there. Another notable bass fishing lake in the coastal plain region is Lake Waccamaw. The Catawba Angler offers half day and full day bass charters on the lakes and rivers of western North Carolina. The current water temperature coming out the dam is 67 degrees. The rivers width makes it ideal for float fishing, so a drift boat will be a helpful. These stockings provide a lot of opportunities to catch fish. Chasing these fish will make you a better angler. If you are in town and want to experience some of the best fly fishing in the area then give us a call. Challenge: In order to catch these fish you must get good presentations with drag free drifts. Wild trout fishing in North Carolina provides a unique experience for anglers because we wade smaller mountain streams for stream bred fish. Three canoe/kayak launches create a 6.1-mile blueway stretch in this section. Anyways back to our recent float. Lake levels are reported with normal full pond elevation of 100 feet. Ready to go? The second stocking of the year on our delayed harvest waters is next week so it will be a good time to get out there and catch some bigger trout. We offer wade and float trips for the four trout species found in NC. This stretch has long, deep holes that hold good populations of bass in the summertime moving upstream from the lake looking for those cooler river temperatures. CATAWBA RIVER BL LAKE WYLIE DAM FEWELL ISLAND, SC, GNSS2 - Level 2 Quality Survey Grade Global Navigation Satellite System. With this guide, youll have all the information that you need to plan your own perfect getaway to the Catawba River. Sinkers: If you are fishing a deep run and arent catching fish its probably because your flies arent getting down fast enough. Here in western North Carolina we get some good rain in the Spring and Early Summer, but that shouldnt deter you away from getting out there and catching fish. Fish your smallest flies and make sure they are getting down to the strike zone. In creating this solution, S2O Design engineers and hydrologists completed conceptual designs, 1D and 2D computer modeling, construction documents, and construction visualization renderings. To provide the safest possible passage to the Long Bypass Reach at higher flows, S2O Design created the Recreation Bypass Channel that will have much less drop over a longer distance. Topwater will continue to be good the rest of the summer. We've been picking fish up in the deeper runs on nymphs and streamers in the riffles. When the water temperatures dips below 45 degrees I consider it winter fishing. I look forward to seeing you on the water. Preserves and parks also offer camping for those who want an even more budget-friendly option. As long as the French Broad stays clear we will be on it. I couldnt do it without her support. We mainly nymph fish this section with an indicator using stonefly patterns, and smaller jig head nymphs as dropper flies. When these smallmouth spread out in the summer they could be anywhere. An official website of the United States government. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS If you want to experience some exciting, visual fly fishing for river smallmouth contact us today. Hydroelectric plants can be started quickly to provide electricity when demand is high. We provide everything but a valid NC fishing license. To champion a project in your community The best bite has been when we get a cold front come through and the water temps get around 75 degrees again. When the water is clear weve been having great success on flies which we will go into detail of what has been working and what we can expect the rest of the summer. Ive been on the Catawba Tailrace all week and the fishing has been lights out. Below its confluence with the Catawba, however, the heavier river flow dilutes the water's dingy state, and the anglers in the two boats began catching yellow perch, sunfish, largemouth bass and smallmouth. Those looking to fish the Yadkin for smallmouth bass should check out Burch Station and Yadkin Shore public fishing areas. We threw a lot of smaller black streamers to mimic the stoneflies and hellgramites in the river so Lisa did a good job of slowly fishing the streamers. We are finally starting to see some normal May temperatures so midday fishing should get better with these cooler nights and rain. We havent had consistent weather since early June so weve had to keep a constant eye on the weather. Whenever you can catch the water clear on the Tailrace from November to May you need to be on it. Check out our interactive map of over 30,000 of the best places to fly fish in the US. Trail Uses Locations Huntersville (NC), Mount Holly (NC) Length 6.1 miles, One Way Difficulty Easy Motorized Vehicles Falls Lake also known as Falls of the Neuse & Jordan Reservoir are on the border of the Piedmont and Coastal Plain region and are some of the best largemouth lakes in North Carolina. The French Broad River consistently produces 4 pound smallmouth year after year on our guided bass fishing trips. Outlook for the rest of March, April, and May. The one unit release is around 1600 cfs which is a good flow. The Pigeon River is a trophy smallmouth river. The river smallmouth fishing is about to be lights out. This section is a tailwater that provides cold water year round that creates the perfect habitat for aquatic life. They want an easy meal without expending a ton of energy. The weather over the next two weeks looks great so if you want to fish this March Madness Hatch then its best to get on our calendar very soon. The topwater bite should continue to get better with the water temperature warming up. The 400 long Main Channel will take most of the flow down the eight feet of drop from the reservoir to the bottom pool, providing continuous connectivity between the reservoir and the river. Chartreuse on the sunny days and black on the overcast days. Working with engineers at the Czech Technical University in Prague, S2O Design also created a 1:20 scale physical model of both channels to study a range of flow conditions, and fine tune and validate that the design will meet the projects stringent design and performance parameters. A lot of times Ill run wool as an indicator since it is such a delicate presentation. As water temperature goes up so does the smallmouths metabolism. Fall brings beautiful color changes to the brown trout in the Catawba Tailrace. Normally a half of inch of rain in an isolated area is going to cause the creeks and rivers to present high water conditions. If you can stand it use 6.5x or 7x. However, in the first few hundred yards of clear water, Muddy Creek was living up to its name. S2O Design also commends American Whitewater, who represented paddling interests across the basin during the FERC relicensing process and was responsible for spearheading the effort to open up this reach of the Catawba River to boating. As mentioned above, there are several different areas that provide access in this river, including the smaller Upper area that offers wade-in access. Please select a lake to view more details. The draw of catching a big brown trout in the tailrace is both a blessing and a curse-- youll find good catches, but only if youre willing to deal with the crowds. Lets dig in to what has been fishing well and whats ahead for early Summer. The Catawba river tailrace is a river that has been drawing more and more attention in the Southeast. Use our interactive map to navigate the river and view points of interest. Just minutes from I-40 and easily accessed from Hendersonville and Asheville, this river is a prime spot for a day trip or a weekend getaway. This has allowed me to form patterns certain times of the year and it gives me the proper baits to start with instead of going out there guiding by the seat of my pants. The Bridgewater Tailrace Brown Trout Fishery December 2018 The Catawba River below Lake James in Burke and McDowell counties, known as the Bridgewater Tailrace, has been managed for many years by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) as a tailwater trout fishery. They are a cross between a brown trout and a brook trout. The trout fishing in November will be good. Monitoring location 02146000 is associated with a STREAM in YORK COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA. The river has an abundant supply of baitfish and crayfish that is needed to grow trophy river smallmouth. These guys put a lot of time on the water which is the best teacher of all. After spawning these fish need to replenish their calories to obtain the weight they lost during the spawn. Towards the end of September all the way into November the smallmouth will leave their summer territories and find the deeper water again where they will stay all winter. I want to thank my savior Jesus Christ for creating these wonderful fisheries and beautiful places that I get the opportunity to work in every day! Its good to pop poppers in deeper water close to ledges because weve caught some good smallmouth drumming them up in deep water. The caddis are out and about, but we still havent gotten the blanket hatches we always anticipate so if you are still interested in experiencing some of the best dry fly fishing of the year then give us a call. Some of the best fly fishing is within a short drive of Asheville, North Carolina. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the I look forward to an excellent October for smallmouth as well as trout. The lake is home to some big largemouth bass and is also known as a put and take striper lake where the state stocks 25,000 fingerling every year. The upper Catawba River near Old Fort is a different ball game. The best success on Curtis Creek has been a brown midge. They are an aggressive species which makes them a perfect fish to chase using the fly rod. Caddis & stoneflies are the name of the game right now. I wanted to take the time to share with yall some tips that will help you catch fish in high water conditions. Our team of expert boater-engineers has planned, conceived, designed, and created some of the best in-stream whitewater parks as well as largest and most dynamic recirculating whitewater parks in the world. check out our Whitewater Park Toolkit. If the bigger chubby is scaring fish when it lands on the water then put on some sort of parachute adams or caddis. Overall I think this July has been more productive than Ive seen in years past. If its dragging its lagging. Numbers are low, but the potential to catch a good one is always possible. I want to thank him for my wife for getting up at the crack of dawn with me before heading to the river. With high flows we tighlined heavy stoneflies and eggs using light tippet. We offer alot of trips and cater to beginners and the most experienced anglers. Ive always fished black midges and had good success, but it seems the fish like the brown way better. The best colors to use are black and white. Fly Fishing in North Carolina is one of the best experiences to do when visiting the mountains. These fish are selective and are not afraid to eat big flies. Below is a picture of my buddies Samis first trout on the fly. The USGS stream gauge below Lake James provides is the best for monitoring dam releases and current conditions in the tailrace. The state also stocks the first week of each of these months so there are a lot of fish to target in the creek. We ended up catching a bunch of 1 to 1.75 lb. Explore this 15.5-mile point-to-point trail near Glen Alpine, North Carolina. Be sure to check the stream conditions before heading out to fish the Catawba River. The waters are pristine and free-flowing in this area, albeit slightly limited in access for fly fishing. The closest fishing to Asheville is the French Broad River. I appreciate the hard work they put in on the guided trips weve been on over the last couple of years. This male brown trout was caught on October 19th. Be sure to check local fishing regulations before you go so that youre not fishing in a restricted area. Lock If I could predict when the smallmouth turn on to topwater Id be a rich man. As part of the recent Catawba River Agreement and FERC re-licensing of the Catawba River for hydropower, a multi-million-dollar effort was launched to return water to the river for new recreational opportunities and to restore aquatic life and lowland habitat downstream of the dam. A tapered 9-foot leader, with tippet size 3X to 5X to match the flies you are throwing, is pretty standard. Smallmouth can be picky throughout the season that runs from March to November, but we bounce around from three different rivers to put clients in the best water to catch fish. The Catawba Tailrace offers some of the best brown trout fishing in North Carolina. God has given us the passion for fly fishing, and if we can use that as an outlet to become a friend to fatherless children then that is a beautiful thing. Below is a fish we caught dead drifting a popper right off the bank by a fallen down tree. Add some weight because a sinker can save the day. Its important to check the water temperatures on the wild trout streams because catching wild trout in water temperatures above 70 degrees can be fatal to the trout. Its not impossible to catch fish in muddy water but its not ideal. These fish are prevalent in the 34 creeks and rivers that get stocked across the mountain region of NC. The wild trout streams are in great shape with a lot of water in them currently which will set us up for some good fishing early summer. Fall time anywhere from the second week of September to the end of October is when you can plan on catching your trophy smallmouth out of the river. Our water temperature is mid 70s and we are finally seeing some great topwater action. Here you wont find the crowds like you do on the tailwaters in East Tennessee or the Tuck. If you are looking to float a tailwater without the boat traffic give the Catawba Tailrace a try sometime between November and June. If you arent fishing the nymphs about 6-8 feet deep your not in the target zone. Fish arent leader shy in high water. S2O Design & Engineering, the worlds premier river engineering and whitewater design company, was tapped to devise a solution to allow flows through the diversion dam in a controlled manner and to provide safe bypass for paddlers who wish to traverse past the Diversion Dam into the beautiful corridor of class II-III whitewater. Start early and end early. North Carolina stocks some very large rainbow trout. October is when the big ones come out to play. When youre fishing the one unit the first arent in the normal holding areas when its a no flow release. We caught a lot of smallmouth on top using hardbaits and soft plastics. The wild trout streams in North Carolina are fishing excellent right now. Located about an hour from Hendersonville and just about 40 minutes from Asheville, the special regulation tailrace, a portion of which is actually the Linville River, is the big draw among anglers in the area. One indicator that it is a stocked fish is that some of its fins are nubs. If you want to specialize in Euronymphing, Streamer Fishing, Nymphing Fishing, or Dry Fly Fishing we can customize your trip to solely focus on one of these different tactics. S2O Design & Engineering heads Great Falls-Dearborn Diversion Bypass Project, design solution will open the Catawba's Long Bypass Reach for boating for the first time in over 100 years.. Book your trip today! Fall fishing is special because you are likely to experience some excellent dry fly fishing, nymphing, and streamer fishing all in the same day. 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