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​​Upper Raven Fork is the best brook trout fishing in the Smokies. Very remote and rugged, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Cherokee NC. The UPPER RAVEN FORK is very remote, and the most rugged watershed in the National Park. Spared by logging companies of years ago, trees more than 700-years-old tower overhead, and fish have rarely seen a fly or angler. The best brook trout fishing in the Smokies is upstream of the Enloe Creek junction and the steel truss bridge. Steep plunge pools, small water falls and deep holes are the normal fare. Raven Fork looks like no other stream in the Smokies. Huge boulders and ultra clear water are full of wary brook trout that will smash your flies with reckless abandon, only if you stay hidden from sight.

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Raven Fork can be fished as a day trip but is best enjoyed by camping at one of several backcountry campsites for a multi-day adventure.

Trail maps are availavle at the GSMNP Visitor Centers.

Be aware of the weather forecast before fishing here; flash flooding is common because of the steep backcountry terrain. Never fish this upper stretch alone, and always let someone know where you are going. 

Fishing Access Type:
    Boat No
    Kayak No
    Wading Yes under safe conditions
Fishing Access:
    Enloe Creek Trail
        Map
Fishing Style:
    Nymph
    Dry Fly
    Spinner Fall
​    Terrestrials
Equipment:
3wt to 6wt rod
Flies:
​Hatch Chart
Water Flow:
​Data
Species: 
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
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    • Cumberland River
    • Davidson River
    • Duck River
    • Duke's Creek
    • Fires Creek
    • Hatchery Creek
    • Hiawassee River
    • Holston River
    • Little Red River
    • Lone Branch Park
    • Missouri Trout Park
    • Nachoochee Bend
    • Nantahala River
    • Watauga 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
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