Damn Good River Fishing Guides In The Watauga River

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 river trips in the Watauga River, and the most popular trips in the area are WATAUGA RIVER FLY FISHING guided by Preston, Tailwater Trout guided by Ellis, and Float Fishing Trip guided by Connor.

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

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

Prices for river fishing in the Watauga River can range anywhere from about $470 to $930, but the average price for a half day trip for river fishing in the Watauga River is $583. The average price for a full day trip for river fishing in the Watauga River is $646.

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 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.