This is a secluded stretch of water that isnt the easiest to get to, but that is what makes it special. We provide all the waders, boots, rods, reels, and flies for our wading trips. Fly fishing is the preferred method for casting smaller flies to these eager fish. The Lake Tillery Dam (also known as the Norwood Dam) was built by the Army Corps of Engineers in 1928 for hydropower generation. The state stocks a lot of these fish in the Delayed Harvest streams in the fall and the spring. If you have a trip booked in July be prepared to start early. 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. Enjoy a newly renovated A-frame right on beautiful Lake Tillery! Huge boulders and deep plunge pools make up the river and is home to trout and smallmouth bass. Fly fishing for smallmouth is not an easy task, but I couldnt think of anything more rewarding when that 3 pound smallmouth takes a topwater bug drifting parallel to the bank. The last river that is worthy of mentioning in the bass fishing guide in North Carolina is the Pigeon River. Continue reading. Mends are vital to your success when drifting poppers. In Sutton Lake, where possession of largemouth bass is prohibited from Dec. 1 - March 31. View All | Fishing Gallery | Hunting Gallery | Photo of the Week . The Catawba River and Linville River that flows into Lake James offers good wade fishing for smallmouth bass. Big walleyes and big small mouth bass. The French Broad River consistently produces 4 pound smallmouth year after year on our guided bass fishing trips. This is why small flies and good presentations dominate. This is why fly fishermen and women nymph fish. We offer full day float trips for $400. "Bob" Woodruff Lake, Jones Bluff Reservoir, Robert F Henry Lock and Dam . We welcome beginners and seasoned anglers. This fishery is 50 miles from downtown Asheville and offers excellent trout fishing from a raft or drift boat. This time of year we throw big jerkbaits and crankbaits for big river smallmouth looking to fatten up before the spawn. Tillery is full of 2 1/2- to 3-pound bass, Fulk said, and the fishing pressure it gets is relatively low compared to other reservoirs on the Yadkin chain or Lake Wylie or Lake Norman close to Charlotte. Exclusive Content Lake Wateree 23 February, 2023 Read more Use the fishing reports and forecasts below to help you plan for fishing success! Below are some clients chasing wild fish this past month. Saw the thread for the crappie tournament schedule and it got me thinking about lake Tillery. If you want to specialize in Euronymphing, Streamer Fishing, Nymphing Fishing, or Dry Fly Fishing we can customize your trip to solely focus on one of these different tactics. NY . Our half day floats are $300 and our full day floats are $400. Below are some other pictures from our guided trips this winter. When the water temperatures dips below 45 degrees I consider it winter fishing. If you are interested in hearing more about our bass fishing trips then please give us a call. As that temp drops the fishing will continue to get better and better. The fishing is slower in the summertime because they open the creek up for harvest on June 4th, but there are always some bigger, smarter fish that will make throughout the summer so this time of year is perfect for stalking big fish. We are able to guide up to six anglers on guided trips using three guides. If I could predict when the smallmouth turn on to topwater Id be a rich man. Fishing the gorge isnt for the faint of heart because it will test you physically and mentally, but the rewards can be worth it. The bite started off hot during the morning, but tapered off mid day then the bite picked up significantly in the afternoon. Below are two big fish we caught last year in early Spring. Give us a call this winter if you want to get on the water. They thrive in clear ponds, natural lakes and reservoirs with moderate vegetation. Bass: Guide Jerry Kotal (706-988-0860) reports that early in February bass should still be caught deeper in the main lake and at the mouths of creeks around the bait schools where other species including perch are feeding. God has given us the passion for fly fishing, and if we can use that as an outlet to become a friend to fatherless children then that is a beautiful thing. The brown trout above is a stocked fish. Once the water temperature drops below 45 degrees we will solely focus on trout until the smallmouth bite picks back up in March. Get everything Bass Fishing from Anglers Channel, straight to your inbox. You do not want to miss it! Poppers have been the fly of choice on both rivers. Travis and Jordan are good buddies of mine from way back in the day when we all used be apart of collegiate track and field teams. Anyone interested in fishing Lake Tillery or waters within the wider area around Albemarle should consult with . Lake Tillery is a reservoir between Badin Lake and Blewett Falls Lake in the Uwharrie Lakes Region of North Carolina. The water temperature was 59 when we started and 63 when we finished. Below is a nice brown we caught during a rainstorm on Curtis Creek. The NC mountains are full of cold water streams and rivers that provide many fly fishing opportunities to the wandering angler. Jetties are holding sheepshead, drum, and redfish using Carolina rigs with live shrimp. August is normally our hottest month here in the mountains, but weve seen some cooler temperatures as of late that has kept the smallmouth and trout bite consistent. 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. Weve got plenty of wadeable creeks and bigger rivers to fish for trout during March, April, and May. The river smallmouth fishing is about to be lights out. Lakes Online Forum. The topwater bite for the fly fisherman has been excellent some days and mediocre others. This fishery should be on everyones list to fish in North Carolina. The Linville Gorge Wilderness Area is one of the most rugged places on the East Coast. 3rd Place John Kistler & Rusty Melton 7.93 lbs! Morning surface water temperatures are up to about 54 degrees. This is our favorite fishery to guide on because in these waters lurk the biggest trout in the state. Lake James is home to some of the biggest smallmouth bass in the state. Lift the rod tip up or wiggle it. The only way into the gorge is by foot so hiking in and out of the gorge is very strenuous. In May you start seeing smallmouth coming out of the deeper water and will stage anywhere there is structure, safety, good current and food. This 90 degrees angles helps get the flies straight down underneath the indicator. "Before dawn, fish buzzbaits around the grass. Table of Contents show. We were fortunate to hit this local creek after a cold front came through and cooled the water down to a desired level. We took the McKay family on a two boat float trip down the lower end of the Nolichucky and had a fantastic day. North Carolina offers some of the best fly fishing in the country. January 1, 2023. North Carolina brown trout can get very large and attracts anglers all over the country to try to tango with one. Chasing these fish will make you a better angler. During this season its time to break out the bigger flies and target the biggest smallmouth in the river. We had a great day of fishing on the Nolichucky River and Bennett reeled in a true trophy river smallmouth. We provide everything but a valid NC fishing license. I track water temperatures, pressure, weather, water levels, and make notes of every fly or bait that caught fish. 7 oz. Zack & Greg Gooch 2nd with 9.81 lbs! by Will Sirotnak. Bigger isnt always better. There are alot of fish in the river right now so let us take you to them and show you how to be a better angler. It was a clear morning to blast off for the 66-boat field! Lake Tillery NC Fishing Reports, Map & Hot Spots. There are plenty of wade fishing and float fishing opportunities available on one of the many delayed harvest streams in NC. Check out the fish we caught in October fly fishing Curtis Creek. On the warmer days we have been taking advantage of wading the river with clients. The lake has around 20+ inches in most areas. We are getting a lot of repeat clients in the fall that want to chase those big smallmouth on fly or spinning tackle. 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. Lake Tillery is perfect for all water sports, including waterskiing, tubing, fishing, speed-boating, canoeing, kayaking, and sailing. Hopefully, we'll see you on the water! This is a game changer. New posts. We look forward to seeing you on the water. Some of the best fly fishing is within a short drive of Asheville, North Carolina. Bill & Carol. We were able to take kids fishing on a private lake and show them the sport of fishing. If you are looking to catch these fish find a creek above 3,000 feet and go explore it. We havent had consistent weather since early June so weve had to keep a constant eye on the weather. With a high around 73F and the low around 48F. These guys put a lot of time on the water which is the best teacher of all. The guys that take us up on this guided trip are always happy at the end of the day when they have caught the biggest river smallmouth of their life. Below are some highlights of some good fish we caught in August, 2022. The tippet ring can freely move around the loop knot while fishing and it creates a 90 degree angle from the butt section of the leader to your fly. August 18, 2022. Our smallmouth season starts in March and ends in November. If you are interested in this mission and know of a kid who could benefit from Mended Fly Fishing then please reach out to Patrick Hayes (Founder) or myself. Our guides are well versed in the fisheries of western North Carolina which helps them cater to a clients specific needs. Lake Tillery was created for hydroelectric power by damming the Yadkin-PeeDee River and was completed in 1928. 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. Stay close to the action with our up to date fishing reports. How about a great start to 2023! Below are some pictures from the Catawba Tailrace this May. There are a lot of 10-14 inch fish in the Toe River so the next few years we should some true trophies caught out of the river. They fish hard from the time we push off from the put in to the time we take out. Aquatic invasive species continue to pose a threat to Crystal Lake; species established include Eurasian Watermilfoil If you have never been smallmouth fishing using light spinning tackle or a fly rod then I could not recommend it more. If you have never experienced the smallmouth fishing or trout fishing in October then give us a call. There are clients that love indicator fishing and clients that hate it. This takes a lot of dedication and skill to rock hop through the gorge searching for that trophy fish. The key to this fishery being successful is the survival rate of these stocked fish. The Catawba Angler offers guided fly fishing trips around Asheville for these beautiful trout. Most smallmouth flies are designed with legs, hairs, or fur that provides lifelike movement in the water. Its our goal to help you become a better angler on the water. 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. This is our best fishery from November to the end of May. Smallmouth bass have always been overlooked by trout anglers, but I hope I can convince you to start targeting them if you havent already. There are a ton of wild trout streams around the mountains of North Carolina. There are numerous boat landings, yet most of the river is wild, with forests of tupelo, oak and gum along its shores. October is when the big ones come out to play. The rivers are stocked and will receive another stocking the first week of November. When you decided to pick up fly fishing you knew you were at a disadvantage compared to using a spinning rod. We all hope for the days when the smallmouth hit on top and top and his son got just that. Gilead, NC 27306 (910) 439-2022 Located right on the water! Lake Tillery Fishing Weve been bringing alot of fish to the net and seeing some holdover fish as well. The Catawba Angler keeps a continual pulse on the Catawba Tailrace to be able to offer successful fly fishing trips on this tailwater. We do catch smallmouth year round using light spinning tackle, but if fly fishing is your thing then its best when the water temps warm up and the bass are most aggressive. Normally if we get a good cold front to come through that cools the water off then clients can be more aggressive on popping and the twitching of the bugs. Weve been getting just enough rain to keep the rivers higher than years past, but still fishable. Badin Lake is the clearest lake in the Yadkin Chain and runs within the Uwharrie National Forest which offers some unique scenery for a Piedmont Lake. We are currently getting some rain which will bump those river levels up right in time for our June trips. Lake Tillery's current water temperature is 45F Todays forecast is, Overcast throughout the day. A lot of times Ill run wool as an indicator since it is such a delicate presentation. As many as 20 male stripers surround a single female, releasing milt tofertilize the eggs released by the female. This river consistently produces trophy smallmouth year after year. If you werent within a foot of the bank you were catching fish. The best fishing is below Waterville dam and into East Tennessee. Current fly fishing conditions are still good. The French Broad and Nolichucky Rivers provide great fly fishing opportunities starting in April and ending around October. Emerging from the mist like an apparition, a boat materializes. The Delayed Harvest stretches on Curtis Creek and the Catawba have been fishing really well. The best fishing has been early morning because its been abnormally hot since weve had some 90 degree days. We are still running trips down there if clients want to chase trophy browns throwing streamers. Dont forget the Catawba Tailrace will be cranking back up in November so we will have some good tailwater trout fishing down there all winter long. See you on the water. It is entirely within Stanly County and Montgomery County, NC. This one weighed 7.5lbs. The Southern Appalachian Brook Trout is our native fish here in North Carolina. Lake Tillery is a 5,260-acre lake nestled between Montgomery and Stanly Counties in NC. During this time the leaves are changing colors and most people are occupying the trout streams again. 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. Our water temperature is mid 70s and we are finally seeing some great topwater action. When these smallmouth spread out in the summer they could be anywhere. Fishing is prohibited from Feb. 15 - April 15 in the Linville River from the mouth, as marked at Lake James, upstream to the N.C. 126 bridge. Lake Tillery has 118 miles of shoreline, an average depth of 32 feet, and a maximum depth of 72 feet. Similar to Lake Mattamuskeet, Lake Waccamaw is shallow. The bigger fish in the Tailrace are definitely carnivorous because the smaller stocked trout are their main food source. They want an easy meal without expending a ton of energy. Give us a call today to schedule your fishing adventure this summer. Below is a fish we caught dead drifting a popper right off the bank by a fallen down tree. Event's Official Web Page Location: City of Knoxville (GPS) Contact: Dennis Beckley - Event Director Phone: (865) 898-3101 NOVEMBER 2023 November 5, 2023 (2:00 AM - 2:00 AM) Daylight Saving Time Ends The clock is set back one hour at 2:00 AM (First Sunday in November). December 19, 2022. Let us know! When water temperatures are hottest these big smallmouth arent going to be chasing a ton. 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. Come on down and enjoy a day on the Detroit river. The brook trout directly above is a stocked fish. View our maps and read detailed fishing reports from nearby anglers. On the tip-ups or deadstick rods, walleye suckers and shiners are the most common approach. Brown trout are native to Europe, but were introduced in the 1920s in alot of the streams in North Carolina. Dec 04, 2021 - B. Everett Jordan Lake. There were lots of laughs and good times had on the lake. Earlier in the day the nymph and streamer bite was consistent till the sun was directly above us. You wont be able to put-in or takeout there so just a heads up. We grew up two miles from this creek so this is our home water. These fish are selective and are not afraid to eat big flies. The Catawba Angler offers family friendly fishing trips. From backcountry experiences to roadside pull offs there are plenty of trout fishing opportunities for the curious angler in North Carolina. These trips are fun because we can post up on fish and use different tactics to catch them. If you want to chase these bigger fish using large nymphs and streamers then this trip is for you. Weve been catching a bunch of rainbows and a few browns on the Catawba since that is the majority of the fish that were stocked this past fall. The fish are spooky after seeing a lot of pressure on the weekends. We will be fishing low water till into the fall so I expect the topwater bite in August, and September to be good. Ive got a few dates left in October so dont hesitate to book or they will be gone. 60 degrees.Sabine Lake is fresh and the winds can impede the fishing. I think between the warmer water temperature (72 degrees) and overcast day it created an ideal scenario. Lake Tillery, North Carolina Fishing Report Share 5 Star Fatty Day! If a wild fish comes up and eats your fly and you set the hook and miss. Check out some pictures from the gorge below. VIRGINIA LAKES February 05, 2023. Hitting the fish on the nose with smaller flies seems to work most of the time. Try this method the next time your own the water and see if it doesnt help put more fish in the net. 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. 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. The rainbow trout gets confused with the brook trout, but rainbows have a long lateral line on their sides that are pink or red. I appreciate you taking the time to read our reports. The lake has a good population of smaller striped bass, but its not uncommon to catch 20 pound fish. Mist wafts up from the surface of the water as first light breaks over the eastern tree line. Our Lakes for the 2023 season are Tillery, High Rock, Norman and Badin. 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 reality of it is that most of the time thats not the case here in the mountains of NC. In order to fish the bottom of the river well you got to be willing to fish slowly. The lake is home to many different fish species but the largemouth bass is most sought after. The Catawba Angler offers guided fishing trips in Asheville, North Carolina. This is the pinnacle of fly fishing in the mountains of North Carolina. For 2023 we will fish High Rock twice. The rainbow trout above was caught out of a delayed harvest stretch north of Asheville. Its been said over and over that 90% of trout eat subsurface. If you are a beginner wanting to book your first float trip and learn the ropes of fishing from a boat then this stretch is for you. Fishing Reports. Below we will go through what each of these methods mean. Fly Fishing in North Carolina is one of the best experiences to do when visiting the mountains. The Nolichucky has been clear and low so weve been taking the majority of fly fishing clients there. July was an excellent month of fishing even though it rained almost every day. When I started my business in 2017 I wanted to make guided fishing trips in western North Carolina available to everyone no matter their income. After spawning these fish need to replenish their calories to obtain the weight they lost during the spawn. Three marinas are located on Lake Tillery: Lilly's Bridge Marina on the East side of the lake, Cook's Marina on the North end of the lake, and Ken's Marina on the South end of the lake. 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. July is hot, but so is the fishing for river smallmouth. The best fishing will be on the rivers that have been stocked, but there are numerous wild trout streams that will be fishing excellent as well. North Carolina stocks some very large rainbow trout. Trying throwing some smaller profile flies to match the hatch. fish, but hooked up with a true trophy at the end of the day. Weve seen plenty of 50 degree days in January and now we are starting to see those 60 degree days. This stretch has long, deep holes that hold good populations of bass in the summertime moving upstream from the lake looking for those cooler river temperatures. It is approximately 16 miles long with some gorgeous coves off the main body of the lake. The weather in the spring can be unpredictable so I tell clients we fish conditions not dates on a calendar. Lake Tillery area restaurants Lake Life Dining Tell them the Lake Lady sent you! Clear Lake, Crystal Lake, Rice Lake and Silver Lake have winter aeration systems running. Using poppers to catch river smallmouth is by far the most exciting way to fly fish. Trout and salmon fishing is good for anglers throwing spinners and spoons, and holdover striped bass fishing should improve with the wet conditions. Steens Mountain Loop Road is now closed to vehicles but Burns District BLM allows limited access during the winter closure. These trout are not stocked and naturally reproduce in the cold water coming off the highest mountain peaks in the east. Improve your nymph fishing by doing this one thing! The state record rainbow trout in North Carolina weighed over 20 pounds and was caught out of a stream 60 miles from Asheville. These trips are great introductory trips to get kids interested in the sport of fishing. There is no better way to beat the heat of summer than spending a day on the water chasing smallmouth bass. Book your trip today! Lake Lanier Fishing Reports September 2021 Geia Outdoor News Chris Brown Wayne Ingram Win Catt Yadkin Lake Tillery Nc Mar 7 2021 B Cast Lake Eufaula Fishing Report April 25 2022 S B Are Biting In Lake Tillery S Creeks Carolina Sportsman Lake Tillery 10 02 21 North Carolina High B Fishing Fishing Reports The Catawba Angler The French Broad has been off colored for the last month, but I am okay with that because the less fishing pressure this summer means a better late summer/early fall bite. I want to thank him for my wife for getting up at the crack of dawn with me before heading to the river. Our wade fishing trips take clients deep into the heart of the Pisgah National Forest. The lake was created by impounding the Pee Dee River, which is created by the confluence of the Yadkin River and the Uwharrie River several miles to the north. This is a great time to hit those higher elevation creeks and chase wild trout using dry flies. Fishing Lake Tillery, NC on 9/15/2021 will be best from 12:00AM through 12:00AM . THE WEATHER IS TURNING HOTTER AS NORMAL, WATER TEMPS IN THE 84 DEGREE RANGE. Free. Jodi reels in red snapper. The Catawba River runs through both regions and is home to 7 lakes that offers good bass fishing. Below are some of the biggest fish weve caught out of the Tailrace. One of the coolest things I get to witness guiding the same rivers year after year is seeing the smallmouth bass in the French Broad sipping mayflies. Register and I will offer you a free Crappie.com decal ( plus a lot less ads too ). Overall I think this July has been more productive than Ive seen in years past. Badin Lake, in Uwharrie National Forest, is a focal point for campers, hikers, anglers, hunters, boaters, swimmers and picnickers. 2023 Fishidy. Lets dig in to what has been fishing well and whats ahead for early Summer. Carol Feisler with heavy Person County buck taken November 16, 2022. Reservoir AL . These fish have been in our creeks since God created the world. If you dont get an immediate response we will respond as soon as we get off the water so please bear with us. Seclusion: We rarely see anyone else on the wild trout streams. Its been a wonderful summer full of some really good fishing. You can search for a lake or body of water using the search box below. Recently on the Catawba River we got into a Blue Wing Olive and an Early Black Stone hatch that offered us some excellent sigh fishing to pods of stocked fish. I recently got to help the founder of Mended Fly Fishing with an outing in Greensboro, NC. The topwater bite can be very sporadic, but this day it was consistent all day. We are located on nearly 40 acres with private access to Lake Tillery featuring 7 boat slips and a fishing pier for our campers' enjoyment. Current fly fishing conditions are great! The fish are wild and beautiful. What was cool about catching this fish is that Ive had a few encounters with it over the last few years where I see it chase out smaller fish we hook. I appreciate the hard work they put in on the guided trips weve been on over the last couple of years. There is a maximum depth of 200 feet and covers just over 4,800 acres of surface area. The trout fishing in western North Carolina is excellent beginning in March and will continue well into June. Badin Lake, North Carolina Fishing Report. If its dragging its lagging. The Bass fishing on Lake Seminole in the first week of the new year has been good the Bass are in their pre-spawn areas and are feeding up for the upcoming spawn! There is no charge to fish from shore; Bank fishing is allowed from the 200 . Pjohnson15@hotmail.com 770 366 8845 Bass fishing on Lake Lanier is good and getting better. (January 2008) Photo by Ron Sinfelt. Fish over 10 pounds have been caught in Jordan Reservoir. Tim Caviness and Robert Palmer finished second in the Feb. 9 NCCATS tournament on Lake Tillery, thanks to the big fish of the day, a 34.0-pound blue catfish. Weve been having to run very light tippet and downsize our flies this year due to low flows and spooky fish. To learn more about the smallmouth fishing around Asheville click the learn more link at the bottom of this page. There arent many striper in the Tailrace, but if you are looking to grind and catch your first striper on the fly then we welcome you. Lake Tillery (NC) nautical chart and water depth map Lake Tillery nautical chart The marine chart shows depth and hydrology of Lake Tillery on the map, which is located in the North Carolina state (Stanly, Montgomery). Its proved itself over and over, year after year on these mountain rivers. Weve got a few more smallmouth trips on the books this year which we are excited to finish the year out strong. If your looking to catch fish the odds are high of catching them using something that is going floating through the water column. We have had clear water on the French Broad River so I have been out there every day chasing those big smallmouths that have some big appetites this time of year. The French Broad has been off colored since the beginning of July so I havent gotten the opportunity to fish it that much. The Catawba Tailrace offers some of the best brown trout fishing in North Carolina. You wont be disappointed. The trout fishing will be excellent on the delayed harvest stretches on the Catawba, Curtis, Mill, and the Toe Rivers. (West to East) All three regions boasts some excellent bass fishing in the lakes and rivers. The fish were hitting on top in the shallow water and fished subsurface jigs in the faster, deep water. 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