Damn Good Fly Fishing Guides In The Watauga River

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 4 fly fishing trips in the Watauga River, and the most popular trips in the area are Tailwater Trout guided by Ellis, Float Fishing Trip guided by Connor, and Fishing Streamers For Big Browns guided by Ellis.

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

The most commonly sought after species for fly fishing in the Watauga River are: 1. brown trout, 2. hybrid striped bass, 3. muskie, 4. rainbow trout, and 5. striped bass.

Prices for fly fishing in the Watauga River can range anywhere from about $470 to $1,053, but the average price for a half day trip for fly fishing in the Watauga River is $583. The average price for a full day trip for fly fishing in the Watauga River is $717.

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 to go on a fly fishing trip in the Watauga River is summer, and most anglers book their trips 12 days in advance.

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