Damn Good River Fishing Guides In The Holston River

The best river fishing trips in the Holston River are:

• Captain Jason Jeffrey
• Ellis Ward Guide Service
• Smoky Mountain Fishing Company

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 4 river trips in the Holston River, and the most popular trips in the area are Holston River Fly Fishing guided by Jason, Eastern TN Smallmouth Float Trips guided by Derek, and Tailwater Trout guided by Ellis.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly river guides / fishing lessons in the Holston River? Check out our beginner and family friendly river guides in the Holston River.

The most commonly sought after species for river fishing are: 1. rainbow trout, 2. smallmouth bass, 3. brown trout, 4. hybrid striped bass, and 5. striped bass.

The most common fishing techniques in the Holston River are light tackle fishing, drift fishing, and fly fishing but artificial lure fishing and jigging are popular as well.

Prices for river fishing in the Holston River can range anywhere from about $370 to $780, but the average price for a half day trip for river fishing in the Holston River is $388. The average price for a full day trip for river fishing in the Holston River is $611.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for river fishing in the Holston River is summer, and most anglers book their trips 15 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in the Holston River, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in the Holston River. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in the Holston River.