Welcome to the Fishing Report from Townsend, Tennessee in the Great Smoky Mountains. At 4:47 am, the temperature in Townsend is 59 degrees.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely today. The National Weather Service is warning us some storms could be strong to severe and large hail is possible. The high temperature today will be in the upper 80’s with a low tonight in the low 50’s.

Tomorrow will be partly sunny with a high in the upper 60’s with a low in the middle 40’s overnight.

We have a chance for showers Sunday with a high in the upper 50’s.

Little River is flowing at 267 cubic feet per second (cfs) or 2.10 feet on the gauge. Median flow for this date is 270 cfs. The water temperature is 60.1 degrees this morning.

Streams in the mountains are flowing very close to normal. Water temperatures are within the trout’s preferred range at most elevations. Fishing has been very good. Trout are taking dry flies, nymphs or wet flies. This could be an excellent fishing day barring storms that may occur. Watch for rising water today.

Fishing for stocked trout in the low elevation rivers is good.

Fishing for smallmouth bass in the lowland rivers continues to improve. The bass will be active in the 60 warmer water we have now. They will be taking nymphs, streamers and possibly top water flies.

There are breaks in the generation scheduled at many dams today, creating some very interesting tailwater fishing opportunities. Check the TVA website from the links below to plan your tailwater fishing day.

We are holding a Beginner Fly Tying Class on Saturday April 27th. If you are interested in this fascinating hobby and would like to start learning now, here is your chance. The cost of the class is $100 which includes the use of our tools, all materials and lunch. This is an all-day class that will be taught by Brian Courtney. To book your spot, call the shop at 865-448-9459. The class is limited to 5 students and will be held in our classroom at the shop.

Have a great day and thank you for being here with us.

Byron Begley
April 19, 2024

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