Smith Creek
This small stream offers the state’s only small stream DH fishing. The public portions of this stream are located inside Unicoi State Park. Anglers must stop at the state-park lodge each time they fish Smith Creek in order to pick up a free daily fishing permit.
In the dead of summer, fishing on this stream can slow down due to warm, low-water conditions. However, during the rest of the year, this stream is usually teeming with trout.
While this creek can get busy on the weekends, fishing it on a weekday is typically a good way to have the place almost to yourself.
Above Lake Unicoi, Smith Creek is seasonal and heavily stocked during the season. There is easy access to much of this section off Anna Ruby Falls Road in the state park.
On the DH section, try throwing Y2K bugs, San Juan worms, hare’s ears and various egg patterns.
Fishing Access Type:
Boat N
Kayak N
Wading Y
Boat N
Kayak N
Wading Y
Fishing Style:
Nymph
Dry Fly
Spinner Fall
Midge Larva
Midge Pupae
Midge Dry
Terrestrials
Streamers
Nymph
Dry Fly
Spinner Fall
Midge Larva
Midge Pupae
Midge Dry
Terrestrials
Streamers
Equipment:
10' or 11' 3wt rod
10' or 11' 4wt rod
9' 5wt rod
10' or 11' 3wt rod
10' or 11' 4wt rod
9' 5wt rod
Flies: Hatch Chart
Water Flow: Data
Species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brim, Crappie, Catfish, Large Mouth & Small Mouth Bass, Striper
Misc. Information: Fishing License
