Lots of rain in the High Country and Boone area the last few days. Good news for the local streams and tailwaters alike since we definitely need it for our great spring fishing coming up! Local streams have returned to normal levels after the weekends rains, add that to the fact that we will be […]
We have been staying busy here at Highland Outfitters. Both the South Holston River and the Watauga River, for the most part, have been nothing short of spectacular. With the sulphurs in full swing on the South Holston River, matched with a great morning beetle bite, the dry fly fanatics have had nothing but great […]
Fine fishing in the High Country and our tailwaters to the West. The locals are both full of water and fish. The South Holston River and Watauga Rivers have their sulphur hatches beginning to fire up, and we can’t be any more pleased about both! The South Holston River The South Holston may just be […]
Full day floats: $395 2 person full day wade: $325 1 person full day wade: $295 Fast and furious are how both of our tailwaters over the state line are fishing. We don’t need to say much more–but we will. Watauga River The caddis are beginning to happen. There, we said it. The chaos is […]
Spring BOOKING SPECIAL! Full day floats: $395 2 person full day wade: $325 1 person full day wade: $295 Come enjoy some of the best trout fishing in the Southeast, if not the entire East Coast at an amazing rate for a limited time! A trip booked before May 1st can be scheduled for ANY […]
Shameless Guide Trip Promotion: We have a Spring Tailwater Special! Book a full day guide trip on the South Holston or Watauga River with us before May 1st and you will receive a great rate! Full Day Float: $395 2 Person Wade:$325 1 Person Wade:$295 A guide trip can be scheduled for ANY DAY in […]
South Holston River: The high water fishing, mostly nymphing has been good to great since the flows and schedule has stabled a bit. Some have been throwing streamers with success and rolling a few big fish to boot. But most are still sticking to the heavy stuff dangled underneath an indicator. Some are finding it […]
South Holston River: A lot of high water fishing. They are beginning to back off of the release, but it may still be more of a place to be for the drift boat. The high water nymphing has been outstanding for those who love to nymph and watch the bobber. Blue wings, blue wings, blue […]
South Holston and Watauga River Blue Wing nymphs remain to be the theme. Small ones too in the size 20-24 range. Soft hackles are also catching fish as they typically do with great regularity. Midge fishing? It’s January on a tailwater! This means they are eating them by the bunches as well. Expect to go […]