Fly Fishing the Smokies

Fly Fishing the Smokies The Smoky Mountain’s #1 Fly Fishing Outfitter and Guide Service! We have two locations to serve you best, Gatlinburg TN and Bryson City NC.
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Fly Shop and Guide Service Bryson City NC, Gatlinburg TN (828)-421-6378
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7 time winner Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine for Best Fly Fishing Guide Service, and best Fly Shop and Outfitter 2018-2022, 2024, 2025 We offer private, all inclusive, Guided Fly Fishing trips daily out of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Cherokee, and Bryson City. Since 1999 we have guided angle

rs on some of the most beautiful Trout Streams in all of North Carolina and Tennessee. Discover the majestic streams and mountains with the Smokies’ most experienced Outfitter and Guides. We guide the following areas, plus a few special ones we don’t advertise;

■The Great Smoky Mountains National Park
■ The Nantahala River
■The Little Tennessee River
■The Tuckasegee River
■WNC Fly Fishing Trail
■Cherokee Fly Fishing Only Trophy waters
■Gatlingburg and Pigeon Forge Tennessee
■Bryson City and Cherokee North Carolina

Fly Fishing and Spin Fishing trips for all ages and skill levels
Learn to Fly Fish with the Best Guides in the Smoky Mountains. We offer private all inclusive Wade Trips, Drift Boat Trips, Beginner Classes and instruction. Your choice of Half Day or Full Day Trips. We also offer Hazel Creek Back Country Camping in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Fly Fishing the Smokies has something for everyone and for every budget. We provide a great day of guided fishing and instruction, along with all necessary gear and equipment, without the price gouge. Give us a call at (828)488-7665 or visit our website at http://flyfishingthesmokies.net/

Let us help make your trip to the Smokies a memorable one! Fly Fishing the Smokies is fully insured, licensed, and operates under a special Commercial Use Authorization from the National Park Service

06/15/2026

Let's go fly fishing!

06/14/2026

The fish you released today will be your gift to another angler. It possibly was a gift to you from someone who caught it previously.

Welcome to the Twilight Drifters experience—where explosive strikes, trophy trout, and unforgettable nights on the water...
06/12/2026

Welcome to the Twilight Drifters experience—where explosive strikes, trophy trout, and unforgettable nights on the water are all part of the adventure.
When the sun goes down and the crowds disappear, the river comes alive.

This is the moment we wait for. Cold water meeting warm night air, fog rising off the river like smoke, and somewhere beneath it all, big trout are on the move. Under the cover of darkness, predator fish leave their daytime hiding spots and begin hunting the shallows, w**d lines, and grass flats in search of an easy meal.

The fog may hide the river, but it can’t hide the excitement of what’s happening beneath it.

When the sun goes down and the crowds disappear, the river comes alive.This is the moment we wait for. Cold water meetin...
06/12/2026

When the sun goes down and the crowds disappear, the river comes alive.

This is the moment we wait for. Cold water meeting warm night air, fog rising off the river like smoke, and somewhere beneath it all, big trout are on the move. Under the cover of darkness, predator fish leave their daytime hiding spots and begin hunting the shallows, w**d lines, and grass flats in search of an easy meal.

The fog may hide the river, but it can’t hide the excitement of what’s happening beneath it.

Welcome to the Twilight Drifters experience—where explosive strikes, trophy trout, and unforgettable nights on the water are all part of the adventure.

Twilight DriftersWhen the sun goes down and the crowds disappear, the river comes alive.This is the moment we wait for. ...
06/03/2026

Twilight Drifters

When the sun goes down and the crowds disappear, the river comes alive.

This is the moment we wait for. Cold water meeting warm night air, fog rising off the river like smoke, and somewhere beneath it all, big trout are on the move. Under the cover of darkness, these predator fish leave their daytime hiding spots and begin hunting the shallows, w**d lines, and grass flats in search of an easy meal.

The fog may hide the river, but it can’t hide the excitement of what’s happening beneath it.

Welcome to the Twilight Drifters experience—where explosive strikes, trophy trout, and unforgettable nights on the water are all part of the adventure.

For more information and booking just click the link ⬇️
https://flyfishingthesmokies.net/twilight-float/

05/27/2026

Rather large black bear crossing the street in Gatlinburg. It did look both ways before stepping off the sidewalk. Never what you are going to see in the Great Smoky Mountains

05/16/2026

The Fly Shop will be closing early today at 1:00pm.
Wedding bells are ringing for one of our family!

Happy Saturday yall!

Congratulations little buddy on an awesome catch!!Some of the best memories a family can make don’t come from a screen… ...
05/09/2026

Congratulations little buddy on an awesome catch!!

Some of the best memories a family can make don’t come from a screen… they come from moments like this. Standing in a river together, learning something new, laughing, catching fish, and spending real time outdoors.

In a world filled with phones, video games, and constant distractions, fly fishing gives kids and families a chance to slow down and experience something authentic. Watching a young angler catch a beautiful trout on the Tuckasegee River never gets old for us.

One of the things we love most is showing people just how easy and fun fly fishing can be. Whether it’s your first time holding a fly rod or you’ve always wanted to learn, our guides teach you step by step and make the process simple and enjoyable for all ages.

We provide all of the gear and equipment you need free of charge — rods, reels, flies, waders, and everything else. All you have to do is show up ready to make memories.

These are the moments that kids will remember for the rest of their lives.

Book your guided trip with Fly Fishing the Smokies📞 828-421-6378

May the 4th be with you!
05/04/2026

May the 4th be with you!

🏕️ Hazel Creek Camping Trips – Fall Dates Still Open… But Not For Long 🍂🎣There’s something about Hazel Creek that just p...
04/25/2026

🏕️ Hazel Creek Camping Trips – Fall Dates Still Open… But Not For Long 🍂🎣

There’s something about Hazel Creek that just pulls you in…

This isn’t just another fishing trip — this is stepping back in time. Once a thriving logging community deep in the Smokies, Hazel Creek still carries that history today with old remnants scattered throughout the backcountry.  Every cast you make out here feels like you’re part of something bigger.

And the fishing? It’s the real deal.

Hazel Creek is widely known as one of the most legendary trout streams in the Great Smoky Mountains — and for good reason. Big wild rainbows, native brook trout up high, and some of the most sought-after brown trout in the entire park call this place home. 

But if you know… you know…
Fall is when Hazel Creek truly shines.

This is when those big brown trout start showing up, feeding heavy, moving, and giving anglers a real shot at the kind of fish you don’t forget.

And the only way to really experience it the right way?
👉 A multi-day backcountry camping trip.

That’s where it all comes together — the solitude, the scenery, the history, and miles of water that most folks will never touch. It’s hands down one of the most complete fly fishing experiences the Smokies has to offer.

⚠️ Our Spring trip is already FULL.
🍂 We have TWO Fall Camps left with availability — and they WILL fill up.

If Hazel Creek has ever been on your bucket list… this is your shot.

📅 Don’t wait around on this one.
📞 Call or text us to lock in your spot before it’s gone.

Address

157 Everett Street
Bryson City, NC
28713

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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+18284887665

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