Fishing

2,115 miles of streams within its boundaries.

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Fishing Details

Great Smoky Mountains National Park has about 2,115 miles of streams within its boundaries, and protects one of the last wild trout habitats in the eastern United States. The park offers a wide variety of angling experiences from remote, headwater trout streams to large, coolwater smallmouth bass streams. Most streams remain at or near their carrying capacity of fish and offer a great opportunity to catch these species throughout the year. Fishing is permitted year-round in the park, from 30 minutes before official sunrise to 30 minutes after official sunset. The park allows fishing in all streams EXCEPT the following streams and their tributaries upstream from the points described: Bear Creek at its junction with Forney Creek. (North Carolina) Lynn Camp Prong upstream of its confluence with Thunderhead Prong. (Tennessee) These streams are closed to fishing to allow fish to repopulate following restoration work. For the exact location, consult the appropriate USGS 1:24,000 Quadrangle Map available at park visitor centers. Detailed information, including a complete list of regulations and a map of fishable park waters, is also available at any visitor center or ranger station. For detailed guide to fishing in the park, pick-up a copy of the "Great Smoky Mountains National Park Angler's Companion" published by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Association. To learn more, go to: http://www.smokiesstore.org

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