| Tennessee Overhill Fishing Report October 2007 |
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| Sunday, 07 October 2007 | |
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We have completed an exceptional summer season the streams and rivers that we fish. Due to dry conditions, the tailwaters proved to be the best thing going. September and early October are traditionally our transition months. Fall fishing usually kicks in mid to late October and runs right on into winter. The last few years, November and December have been great. I feel like the winter fishing will be better than normal this year due to lake levels. We may see an abundance of shad put into the tailwaters this winter. Within the next few weeks, all of our streams and rivers will have something to offer the fly fisherman. Deciding on where to fish will require a little flexibility as conditions will be constantly changing. Generation flows below the dams will vary as does the need for power and water. The natural streams will probably remain low and clear for a while, but with cooler temperatures, the trout will be feeding much more eagerly. Stealth will be the key. We have been fly fishing for warm water species on the lower stretches of the Hiwassee and Ocoee rivers and this has been very good lately. It should remain good for the month of October and definitely worth considering if in the area.Hiwassee River - early morning wade fishing on the upper river for trout. Some afternoon floats available on the upper river. Lower river float trips for spots, smallmouth, sunfish, and possible stripers. Conditions changing, call for current conditions. Toccoa River - Float trips available most days on the tailwater. Due to proximity, this a good flex option for the Hiwassee for one or two boats. Upper river delayed harvest section provides good wading opportunity and will improve as weather cools and fish adjust. Tellico River - The basin is fishing well with delayed harvest and wild streams producing fish. This will improve as weather cools and fish adjust. Clinch River - Very good situation here, desirable flow schedules most days. Eager fish. Good choice for a float trip for trout. Holston River - Warm/cool water with good flows. Lower sections producing smallmouth and some trout. Cumberland River - The water has cooled and flows remain low, constant, and stable. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife has reinstated the trophy regulation for the entire length of river down to the state line. Trout fishing is currently very good. Fishing for browns should continue to be very good, and even get better. This is the first fall in several years we have had favorable flows to fish here. Southeastern Anglers 423-338-7368 or 866-558-7688. |
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