Foscoe Fishing Company Blog - Fishing Reports
Foscoe Fishing Company offers the most complete report of fly fishing conditions in western North carolina and Eastern Tennessee. Our professional reports are updated regularly with water flows, recommended flies and equipment, and special fishing tips for the most important fly-fishing destinations in Blue Ridge Mountains. Plan your next fishing trip knowing you’ll arrive without any surprises and discover some new fishing destinations in the area.
Blue Ridge Fishing and Hatch Report January 13th, 2010
South Holston and Watauga Tailwaters Fishing Report
Water flows have been down recently due to less generation on the South Holston and wade fishing has been much more accessible! There has been a good Blue Winged Olive hatch that should continue throughout the winter. Also, as always, midges are abundant and even through the snow there have been good hatches. Finish reading this fishing report >>
Blue Ridge Fishing and Hatch Report December 10th, 2009
South Holston and Watauga Tailwaters Fishing Report
On the South Holston, oddly enough, there have still been quite a few sulphurs hatching. Most of which have been weather related during warmer sunny days. As the colder weather approaches us, look for more Blue Winged Olive action. Finish reading this fishing report >>
Blue Ridge Fishing and Hatch Report November 10th, 2009
November has arrived and that means tail-water fishermen should have plenty of tiny midges and blue wing olive imitations in their boxes. Anglers should be looking for blue wing hatches coming off in the afternoon, while the midges are more consistent throughout the day. Finish reading this fishing report >>
Blue Ridge Fishing and Hatch Report October 9th, 2009
It’s that time of year again! Cool day time temperatures, changing leaf color, and bluebird days all give way to great fishing conditions! We have experienced heavy rainfall the past couple of weeks and it has given us perfect water levels and even better water temperatures! Finish reading this fishing report >>
Blue Ridge Fishing and Hatch Report September 11th, 2009
On the Holston, there has been a consistent sulphur hatch at high water around 3 pm and lasting a couple of hours. Size 16-18 sulphur comparadun patterns are working well. Blue wing olives are coming off in size 18-20. As usual the tiny flies are present – black flies and midges – as well as scuds. On the Watauga, craneflys are coming off in size 18 or 20, and some blue wing olives are starting to fly around. They have more of a grey color rather than the olive green. Sporadic caddis activity along with the random big sulphur (sz. 14). Midges and small nymph rigs will always bring some fish to hand. Finish reading this fishing report >>
Blue Ridge Fishing and Hatch Report August 14th, 2009
On the South Holston Tailwaters there is an abundance of Sulphur mayflies in the 16 to 20 size range. Fish patterns that imitate cripples and emergers as well as the adult fly. Terrestrials are working well and midges fished deep will produce fish. On the Watauga Tailwaters, we are still seeing some intermittent sulphurs and caddis, but the name of the game right now is terrestrials. Ants, beetles, and hoppers are all on fire this time of year, especially under trees and near the banks. Fishing midges deep in 2 or 3 fly rigs are also a safe bet. Finish reading this fishing report >>
Blue Ridge Mountain Fishing Report June 26th, 2009
Finally after years of drought the Blue Ridge Mountains experienced a very wet spring with some areas receiving almost 10 inches during the month of May. The rain of the spring has provided excellent stream water levels for the beginning of the summer. Finish reading this fishing report >>
High Country Fishing & Hatch Report January 13th, 2009
Local – Even though winter temperatures are getting cold, trout still have to eat, and we are catching some nice fish! Delayed Harvest waters are catch and release only till the first Sat. in June, so the waters are teeming with trout. Size 14-20 Bead head Nymphs (pheasant tails, copper johns, hare’s ears in natural or black, princes, etc.) Micro mayflies in brown or green Size 18-22 and Soft Hackles Size 14-18 are doing well on the smaller streams and rivers in the Boone area. Dropper rigs (large lead fly followed by a smaller nymph or midge) are productive on Delayed Harvest waters and Hatchery Supported streams. Look for BWO’s sz.18-22 and little black stoneflies sz.20-24 to start coming off soon on sunny days. Finish reading this fishing report >>
Blue Ridge Mountain Fishing & Hatch Report November 3rd, 2008
Mid fall has arrived in the High Country bringing colder temperatures and the gradual end of the floating leaf annoyance. The trout will be heavily feeding on the local streams preparing for the winter and the older fish will be moving to their spawning areas. Brown and brook trout will be in their finest colors as they spawn and will provide anglers with some of the best opportunities of the year to target the largest of these species. Finish reading this fishing report >>
Blue Ridge Area Fishing and Hatch Report September 5th, 2008
Our local streams are maintaining good water temperatures because of our mild summer. Insect activity is excellent with continued emphasis on terrestrial patterns. Beetles, fur ants, flying ants and grasshoppers are the go-to flies. A great pattern to use this time of year is a bright green inch worm. Any stream with over hanging trees will have fish that are keyed into this food source. Yellow sally stone flies early and late in the day are also good choices. An effective technique for catching fish in warm temperatures is working deep holes with a nymph rig. Copper johns, PTs , and Micro mayflies will work for this method. Slow down with this method and make sure to explore every corner of a deep pool before moving to the next. It is easier to take your time in the summer because you won’t be distracted by mid-day risers in the next pool. Finish reading this fishing report >>
