We promise you the best fishing trip in western North Carolina. The trout fishing in November will be good. February 9, 2023. North Carolina is home to the highest mountains east of the Mississippi. On our trips you will be paired with an experienced guide that will do everything in their power to make sure you have a successful day on the water. Weve been fishing dark colors in water with less than a foot of clarity. You want to look for moving water with white bubbles close to structure. Fly fishing in the Spring is hands down the best time to trout fish in North Carolina. It is exciting when the fish blow these baits up right at the bank. These fish lack the beauty of the native brook trout but are still pretty fish nonetheless. Overall I think this July has been more productive than Ive seen in years past. We have spent the majority of our time in the boat this winter, but have had some excellent days wading the Catawba. We were fortunate to hit this local creek after a cold front came through and cooled the water down to a desired level. Check out some of our most recent catches from the Catawba. The Catawba Angler is a fly fishing guide service that offers wade fishing trips on Curtis Creek. If conditions are right we can normally get by using floating line, but if we have good flows I will use sink tips and intermediate lines. Every beginner needs to be put in challenging circumstances because how can you truly appreciate the sport if you never have to work hard to catch a fish? All fish were caught on a yellow stimulator and a parachute adams. 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. Bigger isnt always better. You may need to work a little harder. Weve all heard about the 50 degree magic in the Spring and Fall seasons for smallmouth. The French Broad and Nolichucky Rivers provide great fly fishing opportunities starting in April and ending around October. The Tuckaseegee River always fishes well in the winter because it gets stocked in October, November, and December. The topwater bite for the fly fisherman has been excellent some days and mediocre others. Thanks for reading. Lake Tillery has 118 miles of shoreline, an average depth of 32 feet, and a maximum depth of 72 feet. The Catawba Tailrace and Tuckaseegee River systems offers some great streamer fishing in March, April, and May. Below are just a few pictures from some of the fish we caught in July! 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. Big smallmouth are usually compared to big brown trout. Another notable bass fishing lake in close proximity to Falls and Jordan is Shearon Harris Lake. Happy New Year! This one weighed 7.5lbs. This is trophy hunting using the fly rod because these fish will range anywhere from 5 to 15 pounds. We are thirty days away from the end of summer (September 22). The Catawba Angler specializes in fly fishing for smallmouth bass. The fishing is excellent and the scenery is even better. The trout fishing will be excellent on the delayed harvest stretches on the Catawba, Curtis, Mill, and the Toe Rivers. Rainbow trout are native to the Pacific region, but were introduced to North Carolina around the 1900s. Blue Catfish with a Berkley PowerBait Catfish Power Punch Dough, Largemouth Bass with a River2Sea Whopper Plopper. The Bass fishing on Lake Seminole in the first week of the new year has been good the Bass are in their pre-spawn areas and are feeding up for the upcoming spawn! This takes a lot of dedication and skill to rock hop through the gorge searching for that trophy fish. I appreciate the hard work they put in on the guided trips weve been on over the last couple of years. #4.25.5. There are plenty of wade fishing and float fishing opportunities available on one of the many delayed harvest streams in NC. Guaranteed Payouts 1st Place $4,000 2nd Place $1,200, 3rd Place $1,000, 4th Place $700, 5th Place $500. The best fishing is below Waterville dam and into East Tennessee. In the winter time Im using 6-7x tippet. The river is excellent for recreational fishing and boating. The Catawba Angler offers half day and full day bass charters on the lakes and rivers of western North Carolina. 5-19-2021 late spring fish are still in all phases of the spawnwater temp 67-75winds 5-8 sewater clarity 2'-4'they bit a lil everything Tillery is full of 2 1/2- to 3-pound bass, Fulk said, and the fishing pressure it gets is relatively low compared to other reservoirs on the Yadkin chain or Lake Wylie or Lake Norman close to Charlotte. If you want to chase these bigger fish using large nymphs and streamers then this trip is for you. This is a game changer. We provide fly fishing and spin fishing trips for trout and smallmouth bass close to downtown Asheville. It is not uncommon to see smallmouth in just a few feet of water chasing minnows or eating mayflies off the surface. There was one day where the water got up to 84 degrees and we threw everything but the kitchen sink at the bass and they just werent responding. The smallmouth have been heavily feeding on a variety of baits but weve had the most success on baitfish imitations. Below are some of the smallmouth bass weve caught this spring. We provide all the waders, boots, rods, reels, and flies for our wading trips. The Linville Gorge holds some very large brown trout and is slowly becoming more of a smallmouth fishery. The only way into the gorge is by foot so hiking in and out of the gorge is very strenuous. We were fortunate to run a few trout fishing trips after rainstorms because the water temperatures were in a suitable range for the fish. The days we have been on the French Broad have been tough, but not impossible. Its our goal to help you become a better angler on the water. Try this method the next time your own the water and see if it doesnt help put more fish in the net. The North Carolina mountains boasts plenty of fisheries that contain wild and stocked trout. A lot of times Ill run wool as an indicator since it is such a delicate presentation. fish, but hooked up with a true trophy at the end of the day. Lake Mattamuskeet is the most well known lake in North Carolina since its the largest natural lake in the state. The Catawba Angler offers guided bass fishing trips on the best rivers and lakes in North Carolina. Lake Tillery Fishing The water has been lower so its pushing the bass in isolated areas looking for that higher oxygen content. We will be fishing low water till into the fall so I expect the topwater bite in August, and September to be good. 54 degrees; 22.62 feet below pool. There is no charge to fish from shore; Bank fishing is allowed from the 200 . 20 Teams. Weve brought a bunch of good quality fish to the net this year and the outlook for summer fishing is great. We pride ourselves on our customer service, quality and cleanliness of our fleet. If you want to become a better angler and want to test your casting skills then go after some wild fish. There are clients that love indicator fishing and clients that hate it. If you want to experience some exciting, visual fly fishing for river smallmouth contact us today. Our Lakes for the 2023 season are Tillery, High Rock, Norman and Badin. Below are some recent pictures from our most recent outings. I look forward to seeing you on the water. This is the pinnacle in fly fishing. The Catawba River is a beautiful stretch of water that holds a good amount of stocked fish. Lake Tillery is a 5,260-acre lake nestled between Montgomery and Stanly Counties in NC. I enjoy taking people to the delayed harvest to boost their confidence before chasing wild trout because it can be a humbling experience. Below are some clients chasing wild fish this past month. Get everything Bass Fishing from Anglers Channel, straight to your inbox. Weve got plenty of wadeable creeks and bigger rivers to fish for trout during March, April, and May. We ended up catching a bunch of 1 to 1.75 lb. We look forward to seeing you on the water. 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. A fioating boat dock an Sign in to your account to find other friends and anglers who are using Fishidy. Asheville is surrounded with many different fishing opportunities so we can cater our fishing trips to experienced anglers or complete beginners. We offer half day wade trips for $250 (2 anglers). . The key to this fishery being successful is the survival rate of these stocked fish. One way to catch more fish in an unfamiliar river system is to find out what forage is in the river whether it be bugs, minnows, or crayfish and start there. The bigger smallmouth that call the lake home will run up the two rivers certain times of the year so its not uncommon to catch 3 to 4 pound fish in the rivers. "Before dawn, fish buzzbaits around the grass. Donuts that melt in your mouth! Give us a call this winter if you want to get on the water. Thread starter CharlesIngalls . Group camp, boat ramp, picnic sites and two campgrounds. When guiding clients in the spring if you catch a smallmouth then chances will be high that there are more fish to be caught in the general area. The best fishing will be on the rivers that have been stocked, but there are numerous wild trout streams that will be fishing excellent as well. Thank you to all those who participated in the survey this year. All praise and glory goes to God because all good things come from his goodness, grace, mercy, and unfailing love. 81,591 messages. North Carolina offers some of the best fly fishing in the country. Out of all the fish stocked by the state 40% of them are rainbow trout. Badin Lake is the clearest lake in the Yadkin Chain and runs within the Uwharrie National Forest which offers some unique scenery for a Piedmont Lake. The current water temperature coming out the dam is 67 degrees. There were lots of laughs and good times had on the lake. 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. The main focus is getting the kids hooked on having a good time on the water. Its good to pop poppers in deeper water close to ledges because weve caught some good smallmouth drumming them up in deep water. The Catawba Angler offers family friendly fishing trips. The smallmouth bite is good all summer. The Linville Gorge Wilderness Area is one of the most rugged places on the East Coast. The smallmouth bite has been lights out all summer long and we have consistently been catching quality fish on every trip. The leaves are changing colors, the weather is ideal, and the water temperatures have dropped to a suitable level after a long summer. "Bob" Woodruff Lake, Jones Bluff Reservoir, Robert F Henry Lock and Dam . They are an aggressive species which makes them a perfect fish to chase using the fly rod. Lake Tillery - 10/02/21. Ryan and Mike have been fishing with me the last couple of years and I enjoy fishing with them because they like to get after it. Its hard to beat catching smallmouth on top water bugs. Fish over 10 pounds have been caught in Jordan Reservoir. Lake Tillery Bass Fishing Reports (Read 23523 times) 0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic. The Linville Gorge is one of North Carolinas most remote and unchanged natural areas. They fish hard from the time we push off from the put in to the time we take out. We are currently booking in August so please dont hesitate booking. The water temperatures range anywhere from 45 degrees to 67 degrees which is prime trout feeding water temperatures. The last river that is worthy of mentioning in the bass fishing guide in North Carolina is the Pigeon River. If you have never been smallmouth fishing using light spinning tackle or a fly rod then I could not recommend it more. Trout and salmon fishing is good for anglers throwing spinners and spoons, and holdover striped bass fishing should improve with the wet conditions. There is nothing better than catching one of these native fish using a fly rod. Anytime you can bring a 19inch fish to the boat its a good day. Weve been having great success on the higher rivers this time of year with stonefly patterns, prince nymphs, and eggs. The logging operations at the turn of the century almost depleted the native brook trout populations so thats when non-native trout were introduced in NC to help bring back trout populations. I run size 16-20 midges under the wool and drift the deep slow moving holes. These lakes are named the Catawba River Chain of Lakes. These fish give you one chance. Forums. The rainbow trout gets confused with the brook trout, but rainbows have a long lateral line on their sides that are pink or red. 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. I have decided to do this for the people who doesnt have alot of disposable income. The good news about hiring one of our guides is that we know where these big fish hold year after year so we can place clients in these areas giving them the best chances at catching a trophy smallmouth bass. The bass will let you know if you can pop aggressively or every ten or so seconds. This was Bennetts personal best river smallmouth and the biggest smallmouth to hit my net this year. Fishing Report - , | Sportsman's Warehouse 10462 S River Heights Dr. South Jordan, UT Change Store My Account x For the best experience, please sign in. October is going to be good for trout and smallmouth. Winds are out of the N at 3mph, with wind gusts of 11mph. Weve seen plenty of 50 degree days in January and now we are starting to see those 60 degree days. Catfish Sleigh Ride on Kerr Lake. The guys and girls left looking for some awesome bags of largemouth that reside in . 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. There are some excellent wild brown trout fisheries in North Carolina, but much like the native brook trout streams getting someone to tell you where they are will be hard to accomplish. Most of the big smallmouth we have caught have come out of areas you wouldnt think they would be holding in unless you caught one there. The Catawba Tailrace is fishing well and will remain consistent till early June. The Catawba River runs through both regions and is home to 7 lakes that offers good bass fishing. Fishing trips are fun for beginners and experienced anglers. Below are some recent photos of some of the fish weve caught on the Tuck. Early morning and sunset have been the best bite. Both species are very active right now and I cant think of a better time to be on the water! These fish will test your drag, jump, and then tail slap water at you when you release them. The Pigeon River is a trophy smallmouth river. Dead Drift Em: This method is very similar to drifting dry flies to trout. Once you target bass and carp on the fly then you will be glad you did. This is a secluded stretch of water that isnt the easiest to get to, but that is what makes it special. The French Broad has been off colored since the beginning of July so I havent gotten the opportunity to fish it that much. Click to view dozens of lake information regarding Catch & Release, Walleye, Northern Pike, Whitefish, Perch, Trout & Goldeye fishing . This fishery is 50 miles from downtown Asheville and offers excellent trout fishing from a raft or drift boat. You can swim right off the dock or grab a float. Lake Russell. We provide everything but a valid NC fishing license. . Thanks for taking the time to read our post. Most smallmouth flies are designed with legs, hairs, or fur that provides lifelike movement in the water. Weve all heard of matching the hatch which is good and all, but I would go farther than that and say its even more important to match the movement of the forage you are mimicking. Fishing is prohibited from Feb. 15 - April 15 in the Linville River from the mouth, as marked at Lake James, upstream to the N.C. 126 bridge. Travis and Jordan are good buddies of mine from way back in the day when we all used be apart of collegiate track and field teams. The river has an abundant supply of baitfish and crayfish that is needed to grow trophy river smallmouth. previous . The best time to fish it is going to be the weekdays. These fish are less pressured and more willing to eat during this time. Weve been getting just enough rain to keep the rivers higher than years past, but still fishable. 4847 surface area (acres) 200 max. 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. Aquatic invasive species continue to pose a threat to Crystal Lake; species established include Eurasian Watermilfoil We look forward to fishing with you. It was filled in 2003 after being drained for several years. The Catawba Angler offers float trips and wade fishing trips for trout in the spring here in North Carolina. We value your time as much as ours and will do everything in our power to make sure you have an enjoyable experience on the water. Please report illegal fish introductions to 1-800-452-7888. October is usually the month we see our biggest smallmouth hit our nets. There are alot of fish in the river right now so let us take you to them and show you how to be a better angler. Largemouth Bass. The bigger fish in the Tailrace are definitely carnivorous because the smaller stocked trout are their main food source. Weve had a lot of fun catching prespawn smallmouth, but their is nothing better than the post spawn smallmouth fishing in May. The bass bite is decent there and few bass beds have also been reported, reports Jacob Eaton at Phillips Bait and Tackle (863-666-2248). (January 2008) Photo by Ron Sinfelt. Less is more when it comes to retrieving smallmouth flies during the summer time. There is always opportunities to catch big smallmouth on light spinning tackle or the fly rod. Id like to highlight the four trout species that are available in our public waters. This fishery should be on everyones list to fish in North Carolina. Below are some of the biggest fish weve caught out of the Tailrace. Updated 4/17/2021 8:08:19 PM. 3 Bedroom/2 Bath A-Frame on beautiful Lake Tillery. The Pisgah National Forest is located within the mountains of North Carolina and is comprised of 500,000 acres of hardwood forests full of trails that lead to wild trout streams. You cant beat that in late August. The Catawba Tailrace is usually our go to float during the winter, but the rainbows that were stocked in the fall of 2021 did not make it through the summer of 2022 so fishing has not been great down there. Freshwater Fishing . Minnesota fishing reports are displayed with the body of water with the most recent fishing report or content at the top of the report list. If you dont get an immediate response we will respond as soon as we get off the water so please bear with us. Register and I will offer you a free Crappie.com decal ( plus a lot less ads too ). If I could predict when the smallmouth turn on to topwater Id be a rich man. We received our last stocking of trout the first week of May so the Delayed Harvest stretches have been fishing well. As that temp drops the fishing will continue to get better and better. Smallmouth bass have always been overlooked by trout anglers, but I hope I can convince you to start targeting them if you havent already. This time of year, smallmouth will congregate in the big, deep, slack water so getting flies down into the strike zone can be essential to having a good outing. The only natural lakes in the state are located in the Coastal Plain region which begins around the Raleigh area and extends to the Atlantic Ocean. NM . Spring provides some of the best dry fly fishing of the year on our local creeks and rivers. The Catawba Angler offers dry fly fishing trips on our mountain creeks for wild trout in the the Spring. After the spawn is over the water temperatures start to warm and the fish start chasing baitfish. 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. North Carolina stocks some very large rainbow trout. The bigger rivers that meander through the NC mountains provide good fly fishing for river smallmouth as well. We are big on teaching then catching at our guide service because youve got to be able to do things the right way before you start catching. Whenever the water temperature drops below 60 degrees the bass will start chasing baitfish again and normally you net a lot of big fish during these months. The best float fishing for trout is October through the end of May. The river through the gorge is both wild and powerful in places. Recently on the Catawba River we got into a Blue Wing Olive and an Early Black Stone hatch that offered us some excellent sigh fishing to pods of stocked fish. Cape Fear River - Buckhorn Dam. Its important to always be flexible with your game plan on the water. The Catawba Angler was voted the best fly fishing guide service in McDowell County in 2019 and 2020. The best method has been using dry dropper rigs using 5-6x tippet. It's 117.8 miles of beautiful shoreline is entirely within Stanly County and Montgomery County, NC. Let us know! View All | Fishing Gallery | Hunting Gallery | Photo of the Week . NY . There are different ways to fish a popper: Dead Drift Em, Pop Em, Twitch Em. Trout are rising. Earlier in the day the nymph and streamer bite was consistent till the sun was directly above us. Below are some other pictures from our guided trips this winter. This year we have caught only a handful of holdover browns, but the rainbows have been a ton of fun. Once the water temperature drops below 45 degrees we will solely focus on trout until the smallmouth bite picks back up in March. The topwater bite can be very sporadic, but this day it was consistent all day. Prepare for success with accurate data about the type of fish that are caugh in Lake Tillery, learn what baits are used, and fish smarter with weather forecasts. Curtis Creek gets stocked the first week of October and November so this provides good fishing all fall and winter. Water stained. The bite started off hot during the morning, but tapered off mid day then the bite picked up significantly in the afternoon. Most likely the fins were rubbed off during the time this fish was in the holding walls of the hatchery. There is a healthy population of wild brown trout in the Davidson River so that is a good start for most anglers looking to catch one. 9. Winter trout fishing here in North Carolina has been excellent. Its proved itself over and over, year after year on these mountain rivers. A crayfish pattern isnt supposed to be fished fast and a fleeing minnow isnt supposed to be fished slow so Im big on informing my clients how fast you need to retrieve certain flies. Pee-Dee River - Blewett Falls Dam. Lake Lanier fishing report, updated weekly to keep up on the latest patterns and fishing conditions Lake Lanier FEBRUARY 24, 2023 LAKE LANIER IS FULL, 50S This Lake Lanier Bass fishing report is by Phil Johnson. Once the water temperatures get around 70 degrees on the trout streams we will solely focus on the warm water species such as smallmouth, largemouth, and carp. The biggest smallmouth weve ever guided a client into has come from the Nolichucky. Long, accurate drifts without drag can entice big smallmouth to come up from the depths to eat. The fish measured 19.5 inches and weighed right at 3.4lbs. Spring trout fishing means higher water flows which can offer some excellent streamer fishing opportunities on the bigger tailwaters in North Carolina. November 17, 2022 at 9:30am. Weve been chasing river smallmouth on the French Broad, Toe, and Catawba Rivers all summer long. The river is not suitable to wade so its important to hire a guide to float you down the river to the best fishing spots. Normally if we get a good cold front to come through that cools the water off then clients can be more aggressive on popping and the twitching of the bugs. Event's Official Web Page Location: City of Knoxville (GPS) Contact: Dennis Beckley - Event Director Phone: (865) 898-3101 NOVEMBER 2023 November 5, 2023 (2:00 AM - 2:00 AM) Daylight Saving Time Ends The clock is set back one hour at 2:00 AM (First Sunday in November). Book your trip today! Thats fishing though! Expert Tips For 3 Top Carolina Striper Lakes. In February of 2020, a 7 pound, 3 ounce smallmouth was caught by Ken Whitesides. Our smallmouth float trips begin in March and end around November. There arent many striper in the Tailrace, but if you are looking to grind and catch your first striper on the fly then we welcome you. If you werent within a foot of the bank you were catching fish. 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