Welcome to the Fishing Report from Townsend, Tennessee in the Great Smoky Mountains. At 4:35 am, the temperature is 49 degrees.
Rain will move into the area this morning. We may get up to a quarter of an inch today. The high temperature will be in the low 50’s. Rain will continue tonight, with a low in the middle 30’s. Colder air will arrive by tomorrow with more rain expected, especially in the morning hours. The high temperature will be in the low 40’s. Rain will continue to fall Thursday and through the night.
Little River is flowing at 342 cubic feet per second (cfs) or 2.38 feet on the gauge. Median flow for this date is 282 cfs. The water temperature is 47.8 degrees this morning.
If you go fishing in the mountains today, be prepared for wet conditions and the possibility of rising water later. The streams have receded to near normal right now. The water has warmed some so trout may be active. Fish in the low elevations where the water is warmer. Weighted nymphs and streamers are good choices.
Fishing for stocked trout in the low elevation rivers will be fair and possibly good. Weighted nymphs or nymph rigs will likely work best for you. Streamers may produce as well.
TVA and the Corps will be generating or sluicing all day at most of their dams. I saw some breaks in the schedules at Dale Hollow and Chatuge dams. There may be others. Refer to the TVA website from the links below to see what is going on at your favorite tailwater.
Laurel Creek Road is closed from the Townsend “Y” to Cades Cove due to a rock slide. Crews are working to clear the road. When the road reopens, you will be notified on the Park’s Road Twitter Page by CLICKING HERE.
We are holding a Beginner Fly Tying Class Saturday February 18th starting at 9:00 am. Tools and materials will be furnished for you. The class is limited to 4 students. It will be taught by Brian Courtney, who has been teaching this class for many years. The cost of the class is $100. It will last all day. We will provide lunch for you. You will learn to tie 5 different flies and acquire the skills to tie many more similar patterns. Call the shop at 865-448-9459 to reserve your spot. If the class is full when you call, ask to be put on a waiting list in case there is a cancellation.
We are holding two Free Fly Tying Demonstrations this weekend.
Jayson Alexander will be tying Saturday between 10 am and 2 pm. We have known Jayson for many years. He is a graphic artist, who designs and sells fish stickers which we in turn sell to customers in the shop.
David Knapp will be demonstrating Sunday between 1 pm and 3 pm. David is a professional fly fishing guide. You may be familiar with his website, The Trout Zone. CLICK HERE to visit his website. Or, you may have fished with him. He worked in the shop while he was attending college. David is an expert fly anger. You will enjoy and learn at his free demonstration.
You do not need a reservation to attend these free fly tying demonstrations. Just show up at the shop.
Have a great day and thank you for being here with us.
Byron Begley
January 31, 2023
FREE FLY TYING DEMONSTRATIONS EACH WEEKEND THROUGH EARLY MARCH
We will be holding many free fly tying demonstrations on the weekends over the next two months, some on Saturdays and others on Sunday afternoons. CLICK HERE to see the list of fly tyers who will be demonstrating, including the dates and times. These demonstrations are free. No reservation is necessary. All you have to do is show up at the shop. This schedule could change due to unforeseeable circumstances, including weather conditions, sickness or other causes. Check this fishing report where any cancellations or changes will be posted.
Respond to: byron@littleriveroutfitters.com
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