Welcome to the Fishing Report from Townsend, Tennessee in the Great Smoky Mountains. At 4:40 am, the temperature is 39 degrees.
There is a chance for rain this morning with a high temperature in the low 40’s. We have a 40% chance for rain tonight with a low in the upper 30’s. Rain is likely tomorrow and overnight, with a high temperature in the upper 40’s and a low in the high 20’s. Friday will be sunny with a high around 40 degrees.
Laurel Creek Road, the route to Cades Cove was closed due to a rock slide. The road reopened later yesterday morning.
Little River is flowing at 526 cubic feet per second (cfs) or 2.68 feet on the gauge. Median flow for this date is 305 cfs. Little River is currently rising. The water temperature is 47.5 degrees this morning.
Streams in the mountains that have USGS gauge sites are flowing higher than normal and rising. It is hard to determine how much the streams will rise today. The chance for more rain is fairly low. They may peak and recede soon. Water temperatures warmed yesterday but they will not likely warm further today.
If you go fishing in the Smokies today, you will find swifter than normal water conditions. Be careful wading. Stand in safe water to fish. Weighted nymphs, tandem nymph rigs and possibly streamers are good fly choices.
Fishing for stocked trout in the lower elevation rivers may be fair or better today due to the warmer water conditions. The rivers are swift. Stand in safe water casting weighted nymphs, nymph rigs or streamers.
Tailwater fishing opportunities are limited today. TVA and the Corps will be generating all day at most dams. TVA will be sluicing approximately 6,000 cfs at Norris Dam and they state on the website that will be the case until further notice. I saw a pause in the generation at Dale Hollow and Chatuge dams. I do not check every schedule so there may be other options. Visit the site from the links below to see what is going on at your favorite tailwater.
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 and fly tyer. You will enjoy and learn much 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
February 1, 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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