The South Holston Tailwater is by probably the best brown trout fishery in the state. We have about 15 miles of river from the base of the South Holston dam down stream to Boone Lake in Bluff City. The river constantly produces fish over 20 inches in length. Sulphurs, blue wing olives, & midges are the mainstay on the river as far as the bugs are concerned. Anglers can expect to find rising fish somewhere on any given day on the water. The trick is figuring out where & when it will happen. Then its just a matter of fly selection.
Like the Clinch the brown trout do actively spawn on the South Holston. Two sections of the river are closed to fishing during this time of the year to protect the spawning fish and the redds from November thru Febuary. The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency has placed a slot limit on the river. Anglers may harvest 7 fish per day with only 1 fish being over 22 inches in length. No Fish may be harvested between the sizes 16"-22". If you would like to learn more about the conditions on the South Holston please take a look at the following report.
http://www.state.tn.us/twra/fish/StreamRiver/tailtrout/South%20Holston%20TW%20mgt%20plan%2009-14.pdf
We annually host a couple of trips each year on the South Holston River. These trips are booked well in advance with a limited number of spot on each trip. We usually will have two guides per four anglers, that way if we have constant high water conditions we are able to float fish on these days. All trips are priced to include lodging, fishing, & three meals a day. All you have to do is show up and be ready to fish. If you have any questions about any of our South Holston River trips please feel free to give us a call and let us help you plan your next outing.
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| 2011 Dec. |
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| 18 & 26 inch fish |
We annually host a couple of trips each year on the South Holston River. These trips are booked well in advance with a limited number of spot on each trip. We usually will have two guides per four anglers, that way if we have constant high water conditions we are able to float fish on these days. All trips are priced to include lodging, fishing, & three meals a day. All you have to do is show up and be ready to fish. If you have any questions about any of our South Holston River trips please feel free to give us a call and let us help you plan your next outing.
Bill Stranahan
423-208-8602
Billstranahan@ymail.com
