March 14-18: Cherokee NC Outing – Ol Smoky Log CabinsPosted on November 2, 2017 by Ray Alley

Group Leaders / Additional Information:
The outing leader is Tom Keeton.

River Information
Whether you are fly fishing for native brook trout in a cold mountain stream, smallmouth or largemouth bass in beautiful Fontana Lake or rainbow or brown trout in one of the many stocked streams, Swain County hosts one of the most diverse fishing habitats in the world.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Nantahala National Forest offer hundreds of miles of spectacularly clear streams. Just a few minutes from Bryson City, the sparkling waters of Deep Creek are ripe for fly fishing, and many anglers enjoy the Nantahala River just west of town, particularly the section above the powerhouse on Wayah Road.
The Cherokee Indian Reservation also offers a variety of fishing opportunities for the trout fisherman with regularly stocked streams, trophy waters and three trout ponds.

Fishing Species
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout and Brook Trout

STATE: North Carolina
Downloads:

• Outings Information Packet - Cherokee
• Outing Checklist
• Vehicle Sign

Hatch Charts:

• Fly Hatch Chart North Carolina Smoky Mountains

Lodging Information:

• Ol Smoky Log Cabins
• Hampton Inn – Cherokee
• Marriott Fairfield Inn
• Panther Creek Cabins
• Harrah’s Casino Resort

Maps:

• USGS Maps
• 784 Fontana & Hiwassee Trail Map

Article Of Interest:

• Trout Streams of Southern Appalachia, 3rd Ed
• Great Smokey Mountains National Park Anglers Companion