Damn Good Watauga Lake Fishing Guides

The best fishing trips in Watauga Lake are:

• Smoky Mountain Fishing Company

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 trips in Watauga Lake, and the most popular trips in the area are Eastern TN Smallmouth Float Trips guided by Derek and Eastern TN Trout Float Trips guided by Derek.

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 guides / fishing lessons in Watauga Lake? Check out our beginner and family friendly guides in Watauga Lake.

River fishing is the most popular type of fishing in Watauga Lake as well as lake fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Watauga Lake are: 1. brook trout, 2. brown trout, 3. rainbow trout, 4. hybrid striped bass, and 5. largemouth bass.

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

Prices in Watauga Lake can range anywhere from about $355 to $795, but the average price for a half day trip in Watauga Lake is $388. The average price for a full day trip in Watauga Lake is $663.

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 fishing in Watauga Lake is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.

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