Hiwassee River - The generation schedule is currently mixed depending on demand for power. TVA should begin drawing the lake down some for winter levels and rainfall will increase the amount of two turbine releases and better flows. With the passing of labor Day weekend, most of the paddlers
and floaters have ended their season. The river has been returned to the fishermen. September is typically a transition time between summer and fall. We have just begun to get some cooler days and nights, and are anxiously awaiting more. We anticipate a good fall fishing season. Water temperatures should begin to drop any time now, which will really encourage the fish to feed more actively. The leaves will begin to turn in October, and peak color will be towards the end of the month. We are currently fishing mostly small streamers and nymphs early with limited dry fly action in the afternoons. Small baitfish patterns seem to work best.

Tellico River - The river and its tributaries are low. The stream temperatures have  begun to decline from their summer highs, but we are in need of more rain here as we are everywhere in the area. This is probably our pick for trout fishing in southeast Tennessee during September. We are catching mostly wild rainbows and browns in all three streams on a variety of nymphs, dries and small streamer patterns. In the upper reaches, the brookies are active in the afternoon, hitting attractor dries. Due to low, clear water you must approach all streams with great stealth. Fish should be handled with great care. The delayed harvest section of the Tellico is scheduled to open in early October. This will provide catch and release fishing for above average size rainbows for fall and winter. The wild browns will begin their spawning ritual next month also.

Cumberland River - Located below Wolf Creek dam on Lake Cumberland in south central Kentucky, this tailwater is currently producing some of the best fly fishing for trout in the southeast. Fishing here is very flow dependent. We need low flows for the best fishing. Barring heavy fall rains in the area,
we feel like the upcoming 90 days could be very good. Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays give the best flows. We are basing our trips around the small town of Burkesville, Kentucky or just below the dam at Creelsboro, Kentucky. The Cumberland is best for experienced fly fishermen who are not looking for fish numbers but want to target above average fish on dries, nymphs, and streamers. Please call to discuss the details of these trips.

Contact us at: 423-338-7368 or 866-558-7688, Thanks, Dane.