Awesome March! Your April TN Fishing Forecast is Here
Don't miss April's phenomenal fly fishing in East Tennessee! Our new report features the Best early Spring Flies for the South Holston & Watauga. Check it out!
3/26/20253 min read


An Exceptional March Comes to a Close on the South Holston and Watauga Rivers
Wow, what a week! March went out with a bang! Our guides are always saying March is a secret weapon for fly fishing – less crowds, happy fish, and perfect temps. This week? 70 degrees every day! A little morning chill and some afternoon wind didn't slow us down one bit. The fishing was epic.


We ended the week with low flows on both rivers, and the fish were loving it!
The TVA have kept the water off for the entire week. Both rivers are completely wadable and anglers have been taking advantage of that. The upper Watauga and South Holston are fishing fantastic right now. High quantities of fish have been coming to the net, and we've haven't had any lull's in the action.






We've had a lot of Success Nymphing this month - Here are the Best Flies for early spring fishing on the South Holston and Watauga river.
South Holston's Best Early Spring Flies Include:
# 20 Rod's Blue Winged Olive (BWO) Nymph
#18-20 Scuds- Olive, Grey, & Light Orange
#20-22 Olive Zebra Midges
Watauga River's Best Early Spring Flies Include:
#20 Rod's Blue Winged Olive (BWO) Nymph
#18 Frenchie Pheasant Tail - Yellow, Orange
Chubby Chernobyl
#20 Zebra Midges - Olive, Purple, & Brown
Glo Bug - Pink, Orange, & Yellow








What can you expect to see going into April
Get ready for Caddis! The annual Black Caddis hatch is just weeks away on the Watauga, with early signs already showing. Plus, expect the annual Sulfur migration to begin on the lower South Holston and Watauga as temperatures climb.
Low flows are in the forecast this week – perfect for wading and floats on both rivers! Despite recent heat, next week brings ideal fishing weather with lows in the mid-30s and highs in the mid-50s. Spring is here, and it's time to fish! Book your guided trip now: 423-946-6665.

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