Teo reports that the killer technique of fishing an attractor nymph above a dropper pattern matching the insects the fish are actively feeding on--in this case, mostly midges and scuds--proved irresistible to the trout. Bill Matyi took advantage of the one feature that gives August an advantage over other times of year for the avid angler, uncrowded waters, to put in a couple of days of late-summer fishing with Altamont Anglers guide Teo Whitlock. Discharges are in cubic feet per second and are reported at the end of the hour. FLY FISHING ADVENTURES. It's an indication of the awe in which we regard the accomplishment of catching the mythical 20-incher. South Holston Reservoir Fishing License Available. s.parentNode.insertBefore(gcse, s); Click any of the following thumbnails for full-size views of recent excursions onto the high, heavy waters of the South Holston and Watauga rivers: Bill Matyi with a big brown trout caught on the South Holston River in 2016. It's time to slather on the sun-screen and brave the heat for late summer fishing at its best! It's not as easy as it sounds, due to tricky micro-currents messing with your drift, but success comes to those who perservere--just ask Tim Belk! The week of October 15--22 found Altamont Anglers guiding several lucky anglers to some beautiful fall fishing, as confirmed by clicking any of the following thumbs to open the slideshow: Knox Vinson with a hefty rainbow trout caught on the South Holston River on September 30, 2017. The nymph bite was outstanding. In April and October Phil Husted and George Kessler abandon the fairways of Pinehurst, NC and head for the hills of Western North Carolina and East Tennessee. The many anglers featured in the pics that follow found success when confronted by adversity by--literally--going with the flow! Jon Huckaba. Teo Whitlock holding a nice rainbow trout caught by John Baker on December 4, 2015. We normally advise against teaching fly fishing to kids younger than 10 years old, but made the exception for Hudson (hey, it's Christmas! Altamont Anglers guide Teo Whitlock led the charge both days, and gave us a brief report on the action: The Watauga offers up a nice BWO hatch around 3:00 pm, with fish feeding on the usual tiny nymphs and midges throughout the day, while the South Holston produces with small baetis nymphs, midges and scuds all day, with BWO's on pulse and high water, and still has sulphurs on high water. (clicketty bigger). 06-21-2012 11:58 AM by riverangler. (clicketty bigger), The Winter season has been terrific on the South Holston and Watauga Rivers in East Tennessee, with brown trout bulking up for spawning and the weather staying mostly mild. Click the thumbs for full-sized views of some fine early-season action: >Teo Whitlock holding a big brown trout caught by James Burton on January 10, 2016. The most knowledgable and experienced guides on the river. When fishing, anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish including Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Lake Trout, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye and White Bass. Holston River Smyth County. Whether you are a veteran fly fisherman or a first time angler, don't be intimidated about learning. (clicketty bigger). In March of 2019, fisheries biologists and hatchery production staff collected adult Walleye from the New River, Staunton River, and South Holston Reservoir for the production of fingerling Walleye to stock in selected lakes and rivers in Virginia. December 13 , 2020. Outside of fishing the hatch, size 20-22 olive zebra midges and size 18-20 bwo split case nymphs have been the go to. Always remember, generation flows change daily. Joe Rose took advantage of the mild weather and the hungry trout, floating with Altamont Anglers for two days in the first week of June. The Souths Premier Fly Fishing Destination It doesn’t get much better than this!!! (clicketty bigger). var cx = '016178786155693412783:qnnxewzoga0'; This is one southern tailwater that has a substantial population of wild brown trout. Passage Creek Shenandoah County. Top fly was a red squirmy wormy followed by a #18 split back with a bit of white on it. South Holston River Photo Gallery Contact About. Altamont Anglers guide Teo Whitlock manned the oars and took advantage of the excellent Blue Winged Olive hatch to put Steve on many a trout, including that beautiful brown trout. More good news: big fish are spread out throughout the river on low water, too. (clicketty bigger). In March of 2019, fisheries biologists and hatchery production staff collected adult Walleye from the New River, Staunton River, and South Holston Reservoir for the production of fingerling Walleye to stock in selected lakes and rivers in Virginia. The river hosts 7,000 to 10,000 trout per mile and is best known for year round dry fly-fishing opportunities and our spectacular summer Sulphur and winter Blue Wing Olive hatch. And, in the few moments when you are not catching fish, he is a great conversationalist! Fishing• Waders will seldom find even waist deep water when not crossing the river.• Drifting the river is a great option for times the TVA is generating.Legal Considerations• Spawning sites are protected November through February.• No fish 16" to 22" may be kept (large number of fish in this slot).• 7 Fish per-day slot limit with only 1 over 22", Many approaches can be applied on the SoHo. var gcse = document.createElement('script'); Doug Root makes the call a couple of times a year to Altamont Anglers for 2-day flotillas on the South Holston River. South Holston offers good fishing for a variety of species. Baetis hatches are still the main event bug-wise, but with the browns in pre-spawn feeding mode almost anything properly presented will produce: streamers, rubber-legged attractors, midge--they all work if properly fished "where they are...". Click the thumbs that follow for closer looks at some South Holston beasts on baetis: Steve Seneker caught that fine brown trout (held by AA guide Teo Whitlock) on the South Holston River on November 1, 2017. Patrick and Lauren Nolan spent a gorgeous October morning on the South Holston River guided by Altamont Anglers' Teo Whitlock, a half-day float that yielded some fantastic Fall fishing. ... Striped Bass in South Holston River. We can expect that BWO hatch to continue on into the winter--the badder the weather, the better the Baetis! The South Holston has become a clear, cool tailwater hosting between 5000 to 6000 fish per mile. So, imagine that you catch in one day not just one, not two, not three but SEVEN beautiful brown trout 20-inches or bigger! With an abundance of aquatic life and hatches that have to be seen to be believed, this trip will show you fly fishing on another level. Back to Top. To support the good work done by the folks at River's Way, Clay has booked multiple weekends at the lodge in 2014, and is wrangling his many fishing friends to combine fishing with charity in a fund-raising effort that should earn him some excellent Karma--like that lovely rainbow in the picture! It is stocked with rainbow trout by the (TWRA) Tennessee Wildlife Agency. So, it's been a busy time for Altamont Anglers guides and their clients, with lots of successful hours logged on-stream. Mid-day Baetis hatches are the highlight of the day on the South Holston River right now, although the fishing has been steady throughout the days lately, fishing tiny nymphs, midge and scud patterns. Teo Whitlock with a big brown trout caught by Josh Sullivan on the South Holston River on August 19, 2016. Patrick Fulkrod. *Elevations are in feet above sea level. He is a fantastic guide - perfect fly choice, knows where the fish are, excellent coaching essential to successfully landing a really big fish. May 2020 Bass Fishing Report (click it) December South Holston River Report(click it) Polar Vortex? Pedlar River (upper) Amherst County. 0. (clicketty bigger). Very high flow, not safe to wade. This lake is 7,485 acres in size. Mother Nature played rough in April, with head-spinning turns from Winter to Spring and back again, conspiring to produce a terrific Caddis hatch on the Watauga River while simultaneously blowing out the river with torrential rainfalls that rendered the river unfishable for most of the month. Tim Belk braved the heat for a couple of days last week, and was rewarded with that fine brown trout in the picture (among others). (clicketty bigger). The South Holston River’s reputation as a world class fishery speaks for itself with the completion of the South Holston Dam in 1991. ... South Holston River Local Angler Gallery; Stoney Creek Photo Gallery; Click any image to open the slide show... Chris Zalesky with a fine brown trout caught on the South Holston River, September 25, 2020(clicketty bigger). SOUTH HOLSTON RESERVOIR: Walleye fishing here is a year-round affair and includes a February through April run up the South Fork of the Holston River near … Lots of fish to the boat with the biggest measuring just over 17 inches. google_ad_height = 280; (clicketty bigger). Clicking the following thumbnails opens full size renders of some fine end-of-June South Holston fishing: Jon Caruthers with a big rainbow trout caught on the South Holston River on March 5, 2016. google_ad_width = 336; Meet the South Holston River Company staff. ", Chris Hanson with a nice South Holston brown trout, March 18, 2014,