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Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Gatlinburg Fishing Guides
4 fishing guides and outfitters fishing from Gatlinburg, Townsend and the Smokies trout streams, plus the Clinch and Holston, listed A to Z with their trip types and published prices, plus live river flows. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.
The guides
Gatlinburg fishing guides and outfitters, A to Z
Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the guide what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.
Your guide service, Gatlinburg
The one City Spotlight for Gatlinburg sits here, above the A to Z list, labeled Featured. Only for guides who pass our listing rules. How it works
Frontier Anglers TN
Maryville
Targets: Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Smallmouth bass
The Smoky Mountain Angler
469 Brookside Village Way, Gatlinburg, TN 37738
Targets: Trout
Smoky Mountain Guides
Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge / Sevierville
Targets: Trout
Trout Zone Anglers
East and Middle Tennessee (Clinch River, Smokies)
Targets: Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Brook trout, Smallmouth bass, Muskellunge, Striped bass, Carp
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. How we list · Update or remove a listing
Today on the water
River conditions in Gatlinburg right now
River flowLive
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USGS Little River above Townsend
Water temperatureLive
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USGS Little River above Townsend
Wind nowLive
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National Weather Service
Air pressureLive
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National Weather Service
SunriseLive
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Sunset after load
MoonLive
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Phase
Live from USGS Little River above Townsend, the National Weather Service. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Gatlinburg.
Flows, seasons and what is biting: Gatlinburg fishing report.
Seasons
What is biting in Gatlinburg, month by month
The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow trout | ||||||||||||
| Brook trout | ||||||||||||
| Brown trout | ||||||||||||
| Smallmouth bass |
Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: nps.gov, visitknoxville.com, flyfishingthesmokies.net.
Know before you go
Fishing in Gatlinburg: local notes
Source: nps.gov
Source: nps.gov
Source: visitknoxville.com
Source: visitknoxville.com
Source: littleriveroutfitters.com
Questions
Gatlinburg fishing guide questions
How many fishing guides are in Gatlinburg?
We list 4 fishing guides and outfitters, A to Z – not ranked.
How much does a fishing guide cost in Gatlinburg?
0 of the 4 guides listed here publish prices – you will see them on each listing. Prices depend on the trip length, the water and the number of anglers, so confirm with the guide.
What fish can you catch in Gatlinburg?
The species Gatlinburg captains list most often are Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Smallmouth bass, Trout, Brook trout and Muskellunge. In October, the season calendar above shows Rainbow trout, Brook trout, Brown trout in season.
Do I need a fishing license on a guided trip in Tennessee?
Yes. A guide’s license does not cover clients: every angler who is old enough to need a Tennessee fishing license needs their own, guided or not. A resident annual license is $33 and a nonresident annual license $49. Tennessee fishing license prices and rules.
Does Gone Fishing HQ take a commission?
No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.
From the blog: Winter Fishing Charters: Where the Bite Stays On
For captains and guides
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Anglers call you or book on your own website, and you keep 100% of every trip. Want more detail or the one Featured spot in your town? Enhanced is $19/month and City Spotlight $49/month.