Fly fishing · Tennessee

Tennessee trout rivers — hatch charts + live conditions

12-month hatch grids, live USGS readings, top-3 fly picks for each river.

· Carter County TN · Tailwater

Watauga River

rainbow trout · brown trout
Cold tailwater below Watauga Dam. Year-round fishery with strong sulphur, caddis, and yellow sally hatches. Consistent flows. Good wade access throughout Carter County.
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Each river page shows a 12-row × N-column hatch grid (month × active patterns), live water temp and flow from USGS streamgages, the top 3 fly picks for the current month, and FAQ-style answers to the questions we get asked most.

Hatch timing is hand-curated from regional fly shop calendars and angler logs. Always confirm current regulations with your state authority. If something's off, tell us.

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