The South Holston river is famous for it's Sulphur Hatches. These hatches occur form spring thru early fall, daily. And because of our years of experience, we know where on the river they occur during different months. The summer is especially good for Sulfur hatches while TVA releases water from the dam. From summer thru early fall, a Sulphur Hatch WILL occur .
The winter is Blue Wing Olive and Black Fly time on the South Holston. During the Middle of winter, big BWO hatches will occur. The Black Fly Hatch is a given. It WILL happen. Some of the biggest brown trout, eat the smallest flies experienced. 20" Wild Rainbow and Wild Brown trout are a common occurrence to the fly fisherman.
If streamers are your game, the South Holston River is home to BIG Brown trout. A 20 Lb. Brown trout was caught earlier in the year.
The river is home to 11,000 brown trout per mile. All Brown Trout are wild fish, and the South Holston is full of them.
The winter is Blue Wing Olive and Black Fly time on the South Holston. During the Middle of winter, big BWO hatches will occur. The Black Fly Hatch is a given. It WILL happen. Some of the biggest brown trout, eat the smallest flies experienced. 20" Wild Rainbow and Wild Brown trout are a common occurrence to the fly fisherman.
If streamers are your game, the South Holston River is home to BIG Brown trout. A 20 Lb. Brown trout was caught earlier in the year.
The river is home to 11,000 brown trout per mile. All Brown Trout are wild fish, and the South Holston is full of them.
Fishing Access Type:
Boat Yes under safe generation
Kayak Yes under safe generation
Wading Yes under safe generation
Boat Yes under safe generation
Kayak Yes under safe generation
Wading Yes under safe generation
Places to Stay
Pappaws Fish Pad 423-534-1203
Barrett's River Lodge 423-444-2408
Pappaws Fish Pad 423-534-1203
Barrett's River Lodge 423-444-2408
.Fishing Style:
Nymph
Dry Fly
Spinner Fall
Terrestrials
Streamers
The "Go To Fly" of the South Holston is the Sulfur Comparadun Dry Fly size 16 or less. On low water also try a Puff Daddy with a midge dropper, Mole Fly, Root Beer Midge
Nymph
Dry Fly
Spinner Fall
Terrestrials
Streamers
The "Go To Fly" of the South Holston is the Sulfur Comparadun Dry Fly size 16 or less. On low water also try a Puff Daddy with a midge dropper, Mole Fly, Root Beer Midge
Equipment:
3wt to 6wt rod
3wt to 6wt rod
Water Flow:
Data
Data
Species:
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Water Release Time to Access Points
Water can rise fast and without warning. Be aware of water levels at all times. Don't gamble.
The TVA maintains only one generator. When on the flow is 1200-2500 cfs. If off the water is flowing at or less than 200 cfs.
TVA Access Area = 1 hr 15 min
Big Springs Access = 2.5-3 hrs
Weaver Pike Bridge / Pappaw's = 3.5-4 hrs
Rock Hold Area = 4 hrs
J. Forrest Thomas Access = 3.5-5 hrs
Bluff City Park = 5-6 hrs
Drift Boat Float Times
Big Springs Access = 6-7 hrs from Weir Dam
Weaver Pike Bridge / Pappaw's = 2-3 hrs from Big Springs
J. Forrest Thomas Access = 2-3 hrs from Big Springs
Bluff City Park = 6-8 hrs from Weaver Pike
Drift Boat Shuttle - 423-737-7767 near Emmet Rd. Bridge
Water can rise fast and without warning. Be aware of water levels at all times. Don't gamble.
The TVA maintains only one generator. When on the flow is 1200-2500 cfs. If off the water is flowing at or less than 200 cfs.
TVA Access Area = 1 hr 15 min
Big Springs Access = 2.5-3 hrs
Weaver Pike Bridge / Pappaw's = 3.5-4 hrs
Rock Hold Area = 4 hrs
J. Forrest Thomas Access = 3.5-5 hrs
Bluff City Park = 5-6 hrs
Drift Boat Float Times
Big Springs Access = 6-7 hrs from Weir Dam
Weaver Pike Bridge / Pappaw's = 2-3 hrs from Big Springs
J. Forrest Thomas Access = 2-3 hrs from Big Springs
Bluff City Park = 6-8 hrs from Weaver Pike
Drift Boat Shuttle - 423-737-7767 near Emmet Rd. Bridge
