In February of 2020, a 7 pound, 3 ounce smallmouth was caught by Ken Whitesides. Most smallmouth flies are designed with legs, hairs, or fur that provides lifelike movement in the water. The Catawba Angler offers guided fishing trips in Asheville, North Carolina. We are currently booking smallmouth float trips now until the end of October. The brown trout that are placed in this fishery grow at a very fast rate. Ive got a few dates left in October so dont hesitate to book or they will be gone. Normally your best fishing will be 7am to 11am so weve been out there early this month. Wild trout fishing will only get better as the temps warm and we will fish the wild trout streams well into June. Another river worth mentioning when talking about bass fishing in North Carolina is the Nolichucky River. If its two units stay at the house. An official website of the United States government. The fish were hitting on top in the shallow water and fished subsurface jigs in the faster, deep water. Below are some of the tips we used on the guide trip and had some really good success. The river flows into northern South Carolina, passing Rock Hill, through Fishing Creek Reservoir near Great Falls, and into the Lake Wateree reservoir, approximately 30 miles (50 km) northeast of Columbia. Flow Arrival and Recession Times; Current Lake Levels. You cant beat that in late August. Weve been fishing dark colors in water with less than a foot of clarity. Current conditions of DISCHARGE, GAGE HEIGHT, and STREAM WATER LEVEL ELEVATION ABOVE NAVD 1988 are available. These fish are beautiful and live in some of the coolest areas in the state. S2O Design also commends American Whitewater, who represented paddling interests across the basin during the FERC relicensing process and was responsible for spearheading the effort to open up this reach of the Catawba River to boating. Leaders should as least be 10 foot in length. The best fishing is below Waterville dam and into East Tennessee. The best bite has been when we get a cold front come through and the water temps get around 75 degrees again. Jerrod and his grandfather netted around 65 fish in about a 6 hour time period. 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. When youre fishing the one unit the first arent in the normal holding areas when its a no flow release. We were able to fish the Catawba Tailrace after having to reschedule due to weather. We caught nothing but rainbows because they didnt put browns in this winter because of the hatchery shortage of fish after the flood in August 2021. Three canoe/kayak launches create a 6.1-mile blueway stretch in this section. Rainbow trout are native to the Pacific region, but were introduced to North Carolina around the 1900s. All praise and glory goes to God because all good things come from his goodness, grace, mercy, and unfailing love. Seclusion: We rarely see anyone else on the wild trout streams. The wild trout fishing will be good till July when water temperatures get over 70 degrees. The best success on Curtis Creek has been a brown midge. Its stonefly season! Its been one of the best smallmouth seasons weve ever had so Im very thankful for that. Read about the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) relicensing process for hydroelectric projects we operate. There is always opportunities to catch big smallmouth on light spinning tackle or the fly rod. This fishery is 50 miles from downtown Asheville and offers excellent trout fishing from a raft or drift boat. I think between the warmer water temperature (72 degrees) and overcast day it created an ideal scenario. Those fish on the Tailrace have seen enough black to last them a lifetime so it never hurts to think outside the box. There is nothing better than sight fishing to rising trout from our NRS rafts. The fishing is great from the time we put on to the end and there is always potential to catch a trophy brown trout. The brook trout directly above is a stocked fish. Give us a call to experience the best trout fishing of the year in western NC. The rivers width makes it ideal for float fishing, so a drift boat will be a helpful. I hit a local favorite of mine yesterday and those fish were willing to chase down small streamers and were also chomping on a variety of eggs. We had a great day and we managed to get a good trout as well. The Catawba Angler offers guided fly fishing trips in Asheville, North Carolina. The Catawba River is a destination for many anglers who enjoy fly fishing. The best fishing has been early morning because its been abnormally hot since weve had some 90 degree days. The one unit release is around 1600 cfs which is a good flow. One indicator that it is a stocked fish is that some of its fins are nubs. I would have to say if you are looking to catch a lot of fish then you do not want to miss fishing this stretch this time of year. then its best to move to the next plunge pool. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the The key to fishing off colored water is to fish it extremely slow. The current water temperature coming out the dam is 67 degrees. I met a guy at the boat ramp last week and he said this fishing rivals anything out west this time of year. October is when the big ones come out to play. The Pigeon River is a trophy smallmouth river. Lets dig in to what has been fishing well and whats ahead for early Summer. The 400 long Main Channel will take most of the flow down the eight feet of drop from the reservoir to the bottom pool, providing continuous connectivity between the reservoir and the river. See you on the water. We promise you the best fishing trip in western North Carolina. In Chester County, S.C. near the North and South Carolina borderan hour's drive south of the U.S. National Whitewater Center in . He has never picked up a fly rod before, but was able to get on about 20 fish on a short 3 hour float. Sinkers: If you are fishing a deep run and arent catching fish its probably because your flies arent getting down fast enough. Weve been fortunate to catch some really nice trout on the Catawba River this year. Get directions to access points, boat ramps, and real-time USGS stream flow data. Normally if the crowds are bad you can bounce up to Newberry Creek or the wild water of Curtis Creek and do well throwing dries. We offer multiple float trips on our local fisheries so if you are interested in getting in the boat with your significant other, best friend, or child then let us know. We cater our trips to all anglers so no matter your experience level weve got fisheries just for you. The Catawba Tailrace is a unique tailwater fishery below Bridgewater Dam in Morganton, North Carolina. Below is a picture of my buddies Samis first trout on the fly. 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. The bite started off hot during the morning, but tapered off mid day then the bite picked up significantly in the afternoon. This is a great time to hit those higher elevation creeks and chase wild trout using dry flies. Water data back to 1895 are available online. North Carolinas fisheries biologist will say Jordan Reservoir is the best lake in the state. This was Bennetts personal best river smallmouth and the biggest smallmouth to hit my net this year. Check out the dorsal fin on the trout its a dead giveaway. Locked padlock A weighted wooly bugger will catch fish. View. The elk hair caddis is my personal favorite fly. This year we have caught only a handful of holdover browns, but the rainbows have been a ton of fun. There are resident and non-resident sport fishing licenses available. Spring is my favorite time to fish Curtis Creek because we get some excellent caddis, March brown, and Hendrickson hatches throughout March, April, and May. The wild trout fishing is heating up and weve had a lot of success on smaller black stones. Below are some highlights of some good fish we caught in August, 2022. My favorite time to fly fish for smallmouth is the end of June to September. The most popular area is known as the Catawba Tailrace below Lake James where the trophy brown trout can be found. The graph below shows the stream flow (discharge) for the past 7-days. We took the McKay family on a two boat float trip down the lower end of the Nolichucky and had a fantastic day. We spent the day together on a local smallmouth river and had a blast catching the fish on a variety of methods. Challenge: In order to catch these fish you must get good presentations with drag free drifts. The water temperature coming out the dam was 50 degrees and the lower end was 53 degrees. Check out the fish we caught in October fly fishing Curtis Creek. The Catawba Angler was voted the best fishing guide service in McDowell County for 2019 and 2020. Below are some fish from the last two weeks. Recently we received close to half and inch of rain the night before a guide trip. After the first weekend of June fishing wont be great on the Delayed Harvest stretches because on June 4th anglers can harvest the fish. Trail Uses Locations Catawba (NC), Fort Mill (SC), Lancaster (SC), Rock Hill (SC) Length 29.3 miles, One Way Difficulty Moderate We look forward to seeing you on the water. These dry flies float well and you can fish multiple nymphs under them. After an intense fight we netted the fish and it was nothing but smiles the rest of the day. The QW data at this station are operated seasonally (April 01 through November 30). A lock ( Lake James is home to some of the biggest smallmouth bass in the state. Curtis Creek has been fishing consistent but its best to go early morning or late evening when the light isnt directly above the water. Options for wading and shoreline fishing in the tailrace are also limited due to a lack of public access. Its flat out hunting for big bass on the fly. July is hot, but so is the fishing for river smallmouth. September has come to an end but it was definitely a month to remember. The fishing is fantastic and the scenery is second to none. There are a lot of June bugs out so weve been having some good luck using smaller bugs on the Toe River. Lisa and I chased red breasted sunfish, trout, and smallmouth on a local fishery and we managed to catch close to 20 fish on the fly rod. Check out the three pictures below of the same fish. Its the best river smallmouth fishing in North Carolina and The Catawba Angler guides on it from March to November. On the smaller mountain creeks the water has been crystal clear so midge imitations under a dry has been best. Below is a nice brown we caught during a rainstorm on Curtis Creek. Happy fishing! Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. We were fortunate to run a few trout fishing trips after rainstorms because the water temperatures were in a suitable range for the fish. These trips are great introductory trips to get kids interested in the sport of fishing. The Catawba Tailrace and Tuckaseegee River systems offers some great streamer fishing in March, April, and May. You want to look for moving water with white bubbles close to structure. The Catawba River tailrace below Lake James is about an hour from Charlotte and is an incredible brown trout fishery. We were able to take kids fishing on a private lake and show them the sport of fishing. A good float is putting in at the bridge at US Business 221 and going down to Burnettes Landing. If you are interested in this mission and know of a kid who could benefit from Mended Fly Fishing then please reach out to Patrick Hayes (Founder) or myself. The best fishing has been on the minimal flow release, but weve had great action using heavy nymphs on one or two unit generations. Its important to always be flexible with your game plan on the water. S2O Design & Engineering heads Great Falls-Dearborn Diversion Bypass Project, design solution will open the Catawba's Long Bypass Reach for boating for the first time in over 100 years.. Weve been picking fish up in the deeper runs on nymphs and streamers in the riffles. There is excellent dry fly fishing in the spring. Catawba River Canoe Map The Catawba River begins in the foothills of North Carolina and flows for more than 200 miles through the Piedmont of North Carolina. Anytime you can bring a 19inch fish to the boat its a good day. The browns will be back again this fall after the NCWRC stocks them. Its visual. It's easy with our new Lake View app. Spring provides some of the best dry fly fishing of the year on our local creeks and rivers. The lakes that make up the Catawba River Chain are Lake James, Lake Rhodiss, Lake Hickory, Lookout Shoals Lake, Lake Norman, and Lake Wylie. The brown trout that are placed in this fishery grow at a very fast rate. The best bite of the year is right around the corner. Another notable bass fishing lake in close proximity to Falls and Jordan is Shearon Harris Lake. As long as the French Broad stays clear we will be on it. Looking for more places to fish? The colder days are more challenging than the warmer ones but downsizing your flies on the colder days have been vital to our success. A couple of years ago the WRC released 50,000 trout into the Catawba River in the Lake James tailrace. S2O Design also devised innovative applications in the Bypass Channel to prevent fish from being trapped at lower flows. The 30-mile stretch of flatwater on the Catawba River between Lake Wylie Hydro Dam and the upper end of Fishing Creek Lake remains wooded and natural rich in wildlife and history rooted in the Catawba Indian Nation. Those looking to fish the Yadkin for smallmouth bass should check out Burch Station and Yadkin Shore public fishing areas. ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. The river has the quantity and the quality every bass fisherman is looking for. Asheville is surrounded with many different fishing opportunities so we can cater our fishing trips to experienced anglers or complete beginners. The Yadkin River boasts a small population of smallmouth bass and a variety of other species. I good way to fish these smaller midges is to use a size 14 chubby chernobyl as the indicator. CATAWBA RIVER BL LAKE WYLIE DAM FEWELL ISLAND, SC, GNSS2 - Level 2 Quality Survey Grade Global Navigation Satellite System. 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. This river consistently produces trophy smallmouth year after year. You will leave feeing like youve just spent the day with an old friend. Black is always a solid choice, but dont be afraid to mix it up. Boat ramp closures in effect due to drought conditions, high water or maintenance. Olive is another color that shouldnt be overlooked. We've been picking fish up in the deeper runs on nymphs and streamers in the riffles. This will test an anglers/guide patience but its vital to ones success. From backcountry experiences to roadside pull offs there are plenty of trout fishing opportunities for the curious angler in North Carolina. Brown trout are elusive and considered one of the most difficult trout species to catch. Below are just a few pictures from the DH stretches in May. The reaction bite the last two weeks has been nothing short of amazing. Our wade fishing trips take clients deep into the heart of the Pisgah National Forest. We can choose locations and experiences that will best fit each client. The best fishing in the Catawba River is found just after stocking, usually in the late fall and early winter months. These lakes are named the Catawba River Chain of Lakes. These trips are fun because we can post up on fish and use different tactics to catch them. As part of the recent Catawba River Agreement and FERC re-licensing of the Catawba River for hydropower, a multi-million-dollar effort was launched to return water to the river for new recreational opportunities and to restore aquatic life and lowland habitat downstream of the dam. Weve had our best success on the Catawba River since there is more flow on it than the smaller mountain creeks. Out of all the fish stocked by the state 40% of them are rainbow trout. Thats the key when fishing crawfish patterns. It only takes a few years for the stocked fish to become classified as trophy fish. 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. Lakes and dams provide benefits that are balanced among the individual needs of several communities. Its versatile. As always if you are interested in fishing another fishery that I dont list in this report please call me or text me. The most important thing he picked up quickly was the mend. The Catawba Angler provides guided bass fishing trips on the French Broad River starting in March and wrapping up the season in the middle of November. The river smallmouth fishing is about to be lights out. The river has an abundant supply of baitfish and crayfish that is needed to grow trophy river smallmouth. The Catawba Angler offers float trips and wade fishing trips for trout in the spring here in North Carolina. They fish hard from the time we push off from the put in to the time we take out. 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 trout fishing will be excellent on the delayed harvest stretches on the Catawba, Curtis, Mill, and the Toe Rivers. Ive always fished black midges and had good success, but it seems the fish like the brown way better. Let's explore the local lakes and rivers. You can purchase a North Carolina state fishing license and learn about the most current regulations through the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Numbers are low, but the potential to catch a good one is always possible. 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