Happy New Year! The topwater bite can be very sporadic, but this day it was consistent all day. They are an aggressive species which makes them a perfect fish to chase using the fly rod. The fishing in the spring is consistent all day long because of the suitable water and air temps. Thread starter CharlesIngalls . Smaller topwater flies dominate throughout the summer because youve got cicadas, beetles, grasshoppers, damselflies, and dragonflies. Bennett made a beautiful cast in the deep, slack water and the fish took off with the jig. Alabama River R.E. I will always have a dry fly rod rigged and ready to go on my guide trips because when a hatch is going off thats what Ill get clients to throw. Every beginner needs to be put in challenging circumstances because how can you truly appreciate the sport if you never have to work hard to catch a fish? The Linville Gorge holds some very large brown trout and is slowly becoming more of a smallmouth fishery. After spawning these fish need to replenish their calories to obtain the weight they lost during the spawn. Weve been fortunate to catch some really nice trout on the Catawba River this year. Fishing Reports. We were able to hit a local wild trout fishery early morning last week because the smallmouth rivers were blown out. There is a maximum depth of 200 feet and covers just over 4,800 acres of surface area. It is entirely within Stanly County and Montgomery County, NC. All Rights Reserved. In Sutton Lake, where possession of largemouth bass is prohibited from Dec. 1 - March 31. Largemouth Bass. Fly fishing is the preferred method for casting smaller flies to these eager fish. If you want to experience some exciting, visual fly fishing for river smallmouth contact us today. Mist wafts up from the surface of the water as first light breaks over the eastern tree line. Sdermalm Afc Fishing. They stock some big brown, brook, and rainbow trout in Curtis so a lot of clients that we take fishing normally catch their personal best here. Lake Tillery is a reservoir between Badin Lake and Blewett Falls Lake in the Uwharrie Lakes Region of North Carolina. A crayfish pattern isnt supposed to be fished fast and a fleeing minnow isnt supposed to be fished slow so Im big on informing my clients how fast you need to retrieve certain flies. Badin Lake, in Uwharrie National Forest, is a focal point for campers, hikers, anglers, hunters, boaters, swimmers and picnickers. Walleye fishing the river in april is the best time of year. FISH LAKE (Steens Mountain): rainbow trout, brook trout. February 27, 2023. . You can swim right off the dock or grab a float. Bennett Jordan and his dad make their annual outing to the mountains every year and Im fortunate enough to take them fishing each year. Our Lakes for the 2023 season are Tillery, High Rock, Norman and Badin. The bite started off hot during the morning, but tapered off mid day then the bite picked up significantly in the afternoon. (West to East) All three regions boasts some excellent bass fishing in the lakes and rivers. Pop Em: Normally the best time to pop poppers is early morning and late evening when the sun is low. Lucky Tusk The brown trout above is a stocked fish. This one weighed 7.5lbs. Its hard to beat catching smallmouth on top water bugs. Below are just a few pictures from the DH stretches in May. Enjoy a newly renovated A-frame right on beautiful Lake Tillery! "Bob" Woodruff Lake, Jones Bluff Reservoir, Robert F Henry Lock and Dam . I enjoy taking clients to these areas because of the 3 reasons below: Wild Fish: These fish are born in the stream instead of being raised in the hatchery. Get everything Bass Fishing from Anglers Channel, straight to your inbox. Trout are rising. 20 Teams. The fish were smacking topwater baits, but the key was to cast them a foot off the bank. I appreciate the hard work they put in on the guided trips weve been on over the last couple of years. We have spent the majority of our time in the boat this winter, but have had some excellent days wading the Catawba. Lake Tillery Fishing Lakes Online Forum. I also want to thank him for the clients he allows me to fish with because its a cool experience getting to show people the fisheries I have grown up on and fished my whole life. Asheville is surrounded with many different fishing opportunities so we can cater our fishing trips to experienced anglers or complete beginners. All praise and glory goes to God because all good things come from his goodness, grace, mercy, and unfailing love. These fish come up the river eating the trout so you can imagine how big the flies are we will be throwing. There was one day where the water got up to 84 degrees and we threw everything but the kitchen sink at the bass and they just werent responding. If you have a trip booked in July be prepared to start early. Start date Sep 28, 2021; 1; 2; Weve got a few more smallmouth trips on the books this year which we are excited to finish the year out strong. One indicator that it is a stocked fish is that some of its fins are nubs. Pjohnson15@hotmail.com 770 366 8845 Bass fishing on Lake Lanier is good and getting better. Make sure to check the Lake Mattamuskeet fishing report before you go so you know how to prepare for a relaxing day of fishing here. We are getting a lot of repeat clients in the fall that want to chase those big smallmouth on fly or spinning tackle. Check out the two fish below we caught in January of 2021. The smaller flies below have been productive for me on the DH section of the Catawba and Tuck. Each spring, adult striped bass swim from the Atlantic Ocean andAlbemarle Sound into the Roanoke River to spawn, about 130 miles fromthe sound.Most striped bass spawning begins when the water temperature reaches 62F. The bass will let you know if you can pop aggressively or every ten or so seconds. The only way into the gorge is by foot so hiking in and out of the gorge is very strenuous. Tiger trout are extremely rare in North Carolina. If youve been wanting to book a guided trip, but have been on the edge of deciding I would like to encourage you to book. October is going to be good for trout and smallmouth. Badin Lake, North Carolina Fishing Report. Coastal Carolina's Mackerel Boat Fishing Guide ($22.25) mail a check or money order to: Mike Marsh 1502 Ebb Drive Wilmington, NC 28409 or visit www.mikemarshoutdoors.com for credit card orders. The trout fishing in November will be good. This is trophy hunting using the fly rod because these fish will range anywhere from 5 to 15 pounds. There is nothing better than clear water and smallmouth bass in the fall because fishing is great! Earlier in the day the nymph and streamer bite was consistent till the sun was directly above us. Catfish Sleigh Ride on Kerr Lake. There is nothing better than sight casting to a feeding fish with a dry fly and landing it. On the tip-ups or deadstick rods, walleye suckers and shiners are the most common approach. The Tarheel State has three major geological regions which include the Appalachian Mountains, Piedmont, and Atlantic Coastal Plains. There were lots of laughs and good times had on the lake. During the 90s the NCWRC stocked thousands of brown trout from half-wild brood stocks into the gorge. Check out this 25 bruiser our guide Jason Wilson put his client on last week. The Nolichucky has been clear and low so weve been taking the majority of fly fishing clients there. A trophy smallmouth out of the river is anything over 18. Below is a nice brown we caught during a rainstorm on Curtis Creek. If you are up for the challenge of hiking in and covering alot of ground within the gorge let me know and we will make it happen. In the spring these lakes warm up faster than the deep man made lakes in the piedmont and mountain region so the prespawn bite on these lakes occur here before any other lake in the state. Falls Lake also known as Falls of the Neuse & Jordan Reservoir are on the border of the Piedmont and Coastal Plain region and are some of the best largemouth lakes in North Carolina. The heavy racked buck was shot early morning at 210 yards. Successful anglers recognize how fish behavior changes during different weather conditions and adapt their fly selection and presentation. If you dont get an immediate response we will respond as soon as we get off the water so please bear with us. The river has the quantity and the quality every bass fisherman is looking for. We look forward to seeing everyone again next spring! However one of the biggest draws to fishermen are the giant blue catfish that swim in this reservoir. If conditions are right we can normally get by using floating line, but if we have good flows I will use sink tips and intermediate lines. Lake Tillery is perfect for all water sports, including waterskiing, tubing, fishing, speed-boating, canoeing, kayaking, and sailing. The Catawba River runs through both regions and is home to 7 lakes that offers good bass fishing. All fish were caught on a yellow stimulator and a parachute adams. Whenever the water temperature drops below 60 degrees the bass will start chasing baitfish again and normally you net a lot of big fish during these months. During this season its time to break out the bigger flies and target the biggest smallmouth in the river. Normally your best fishing will be 7am to 11am so weve been out there early this month. In May you start seeing smallmouth coming out of the deeper water and will stage anywhere there is structure, safety, good current and food. The river smallmouth fishing is about to be lights out. The best fishing has been early morning because its been abnormally hot since weve had some 90 degree days. 4847 surface area (acres) 200 max. On the warmer days we have been taking advantage of wading the river with clients. There are numerous boat landings, yet most of the river is wild, with forests of tupelo, oak and gum along its shores. Continue reading. What is a normal pattern on that lake for crappies this time. 9. We strive to provide the best fishing experience in western North Carolina by making sure we exceed our clients expectations on and off the water. Sometimes the fish cooperate and sometimes they dont, but thats what keeps us coming back. Smallmouth can be picky throughout the season that runs from March to November, but we bounce around from three different rivers to put clients in the best water to catch fish. Rainbow Trout are prominent in North Carolina. Below is a resource for some of the lakes and rivers in the state that holds bass in them. The fluke bite on the Nolichucky during the last days or spring and early summer can be unbelievable. 2023 Fishidy. Skip to main content Henry's Fork Anglers Cart (0) (208) 558-7525 Fly Shop Hours: Hours change seasonally. Thats fishing though! The best float fishing for trout is October through the end of May. Lake Seminole fishing Guides March 24, 2021 fishing report I had the pleasure of Bass fishing with the Shepard . NC wildlife will not give a weigh in permit at TuckerTown for more than 43 boats. There is always opportunities to catch big smallmouth on light spinning tackle or the fly rod. Dec 04, 2021 - B. Everett Jordan Lake. The Catawba Tailrace is usually our go to float during the winter, but the rainbows that were stocked in the fall of 2021 did not make it through the summer of 2022 so fishing has not been great down there. North Carolina offers some of the best fly fishing in the country. You have my promise that our guided trips are the highest quality trip in western North Carolina even though our prices are the most reasonable. Lake Tillery Bass Fishing Reports (Read 23523 times) 0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic. Cape Fear River - Buckhorn Dam. Lisa and I chased red breasted sunfish, trout, and smallmouth on a local fishery and we managed to catch close to 20 fish on the fly rod. These trips are fun because we can post up on fish and use different tactics to catch them. These fish are less pressured and more willing to eat during this time. During this time the leaves are changing colors and most people are occupying the trout streams again. There is nothing better than catching one of these native fish using a fly rod. Using poppers to catch river smallmouth is by far the most exciting way to fly fish. This is a great time to hit those higher elevation creeks and chase wild trout using dry flies. Another HUGE Jordan Bass . Remember to still use light tippet this time of year. If fishing a lake with more of a weed related bite, work the edges with the same baits and set up tip-ups or deadsticks. There is little natural reproduction that goes on the gorge with these wild brown trout, but the majority of the fish are stocked. The water is unusually low on the Nolichucky so weve been spending the most time on the French Broad. As long as the French Broad stays clear we will be on it. We cater our trips to all anglers so no matter your experience level weve got fisheries just for you. Improve your nymph fishing by doing this one thing! We spent the day together on a local smallmouth river and had a blast catching the fish on a variety of methods. Lake Tillery area restaurants Lake Life Dining Tell them the Lake Lady sent you! Below are some highlights of some good fish we caught in August, 2022. Rainbow trout are native to the Pacific region, but were introduced to North Carolina around the 1900s. Lake Tillery - 10/02/21. The river is not suitable to wade so its important to hire a guide to float you down the river to the best fishing spots. The fish are wild and beautiful. The lakes that make up the Catawba River Chain are Lake James, Lake Rhodiss, Lake Hickory, Lookout Shoals Lake, Lake Norman, and Lake Wylie. If you want to become a better angler and want to test your casting skills then go after some wild fish. Northern Pike, Whitefish, Perch, Trout & Goldeye fishing. Chartreuse on the sunny days and black on the overcast days. Weve had a lot of fun catching prespawn smallmouth, but their is nothing better than the post spawn smallmouth fishing in May. These fish thrive in cold mountain creeks that can only be reached by foot. If you are looking to target something other than a trout on the fly rod give us a call and we will show you how much fun smallmouth can be. Fishing will continue to be good all winter long on the lower elevation creeks and rivers. Numbers are low, but the potential to catch a good one is always possible. The key to this fishery being successful is the survival rate of these stocked fish. The majority of smallmouth in our stretches of water will be in just a few holes. Register and I will offer you a free Crappie.com decal ( plus a lot less ads too ). Normally I always have a few dry flies in the box during this time, but anytime you see a sipping smallmouth they will be eager to take a popping bug. Lake Tillery was created for hydroelectric power by damming the Yadkin-PeeDee River and was completed in 1928. We should be drying out here in the mountains over the next month and the fishing on the French Broad should be excellent. Dont miss out on some beautiful scenery and some good fishing in the mountains of NC! Trout and salmon fishing is good for anglers throwing spinners and spoons, and holdover striped bass fishing should improve with the wet conditions. Water stained. The fish measured 19.5 inches and weighed right at 3.4lbs. Below we will go through what each of these methods mean. We all hope for the days when the smallmouth hit on top and top and his son got just that. Overall I think this July has been more productive than Ive seen in years past. Check out some pictures from the gorge below. Fishing for surfperch along the ocean beaches is starting to pick up for redtail surfperch on the sandy beaches like Horsfall Beach, Bullards Beach, and near Cape Blanco. North Carolina is home to the highest mountains east of the Mississippi. Fish are beginning to favor the faster moving water when the water temps are getting up past 75 degrees so thats where our focus has been with the soft plastics. This time of year we throw big jerkbaits and crankbaits for big river smallmouth looking to fatten up before the spawn. There is a healthy population of wild brown trout in the Davidson River so that is a good start for most anglers looking to catch one. The Blue Ridge Mountains located in NC are a sector of the bigger Appalachian Mountain range that extends more than 500 miles. . Less is more when it comes to retrieving smallmouth flies during the summer time. Current fly fishing conditions are great! The Wilderness Act of 1964 has protected the gorge from any human development. Below are two big fish we caught last year in early Spring. The lake has a good population of smaller striped bass, but its not uncommon to catch 20 pound fish. Guaranteed Payouts 1st Place $4,000 2nd Place $1,200, 3rd Place $1,000, 4th Place $700, 5th Place $500. Its been said over and over that 90% of trout eat subsurface. 54 degrees; 22.62 feet below pool. Blue Catfish with a Berkley PowerBait Catfish Power Punch Dough, Largemouth Bass with a River2Sea Whopper Plopper. If you want to chase these bigger fish using large nymphs and streamers then this trip is for you. The wild trout streams are in great shape with a lot of water in them currently which will set us up for some good fishing early summer. Once you target bass and carp on the fly then you will be glad you did. TROTLINES, SET-HOOKS AND JUG-HOOKS Trotlines, set-hooks and jug-hooks may be fished under any Perched between Uwharrie National Forest and Morrow Mountain State Park, it is one of the most scenic lakes in North Carolina and a great place and one great place to catch fish. I believe its one of the most fun trips we offer. Fishing Report - , | Sportsman's Warehouse 10462 S River Heights Dr. South Jordan, UT Change Store My Account x For the best experience, please sign in. The Catawba River is a beautiful stretch of water that holds a good amount of stocked fish. View All | Fishing Gallery | Hunting Gallery | Photo of the Week | Post Your Report | Rules & Information. As many as 20 male stripers surround a single female, releasing milt tofertilize the eggs released by the female. 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