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​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. 
Fishing Access Type:
  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
  
 
​.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
Equipment:
3wt to 6wt rod
​Flies:southholstonriverflyshop.com/hatchcharts.html
Hatch Chart
​Water Flow:
Data
​Species: 
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
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    • River Guides
    • Barren Fork River
    • Bennet Springs
    • Buffalo River
    • Bedford Lake
    • Caney Fork River
    • Elk River TN
    • Chattahochee River
    • Collins River
    • Couchville Lake
    • Cumberland River
    • Davidson River
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    • Duke's Creek
    • Fires Creek
    • Hatchery Creek
    • Hiwassee River
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    • Lone Branch Park
    • Missouri Trout Park
    • Nachoochee Bend
    • Nantahala River
    • Noontootla River
    • Norfork River
    • Oconaluftee River
    • Old Hickory Lake
    • Rainbow Point Soque River
    • Raven Fork River
    • Riverside Soque River
    • Smith Creek
    • South Holston River
    • Spring River
    • Tellico River
    • Tims Ford Lake
    • Tuckasegee River
    • Upper Raven Fork
    • Watauga River
    • White River
  • Education
    • Knots >
      • Albright
      • Arbor
      • Blood
      • Davey
      • Double Davey
      • Dropper Loop
      • Duncan (UNI)
      • Improved Clinch
      • Nail
      • Perfection
      • Surgeons
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      • Duck River RSVP
      • Duck River - Sign Up Sheet
    • Cherokee NC - Feb >
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