The Catawba Tailrace is fishing well and will remain consistent till early June. A lot of times Ill run wool as an indicator since it is such a delicate presentation. We have had clear water on the French Broad River so I have been out there every day chasing those big smallmouths that have some big appetites this time of year. Smallmouth can be picky throughout the season that runs from March to November, but we bounce around from three different rivers to put clients in the best water to catch fish. This is trophy hunting using the fly rod because these fish will range anywhere from 5 to 15 pounds. The five main insects in NC is stoneflies, caddis, midges, blue wing olives, and terrestrials. Its been said over and over that 90% of trout eat subsurface. This fishery should be on everyones list to fish in North Carolina. You can swim right off the dock or grab a float. We offer half day wade trips for $250 (2 anglers). Iowa's Fishing Report Sign up today for free weekly fishing information from Iowa's fisheries experts. There arent many striper in the Tailrace, but if you are looking to grind and catch your first striper on the fly then we welcome you. Updated 2/22/2023 12:20:40 PM. Out of all the fish stocked by the state 40% of them are rainbow trout. The fish were hitting on top in the shallow water and fished subsurface jigs in the faster, deep water. If you want to become a better angler and want to test your casting skills then go after some wild fish. A trophy smallmouth out of the river is anything over 18. We are thirty days away from the end of summer (September 22). Bill & Carol. January 9, 2023. You have my promise that our guided trips are the highest quality trip in western North Carolina even though our prices are the most reasonable. Sheboygan, angling pressure on Crystal Lake can be high, especially during ice fishing. September 14, 2022 by Brent Pollock. Emerging from the mist like an apparition, a boat materializes. Towards the end of September all the way into November the smallmouth will leave their summer territories and find the deeper water again where they will stay all winter. The Yadkin River flows east and then south for 215 miles, beginning in the northwestern North Carolina, and becomes the Pee Dee River below Lake Tillery. If you are a bass fishing Angler then the Nolichucky should be on your bucket list. I will always have a dry fly rod rigged and ready to go on my guide trips because when a hatch is going off thats what Ill get clients to throw. We look forward to fishing with you. Its important to check the water temperatures on the wild trout streams because catching wild trout in water temperatures above 70 degrees can be fatal to the trout. It is important to understand what types of baitfish, aquatic insects, and crayfish that are in a river system before you can have success using the fly rod. Weather conditions are not optimal, but there is still opportunity to land some trout. Our water temperature is mid 70s and we are finally seeing some great topwater action. Blue Catfish with a Berkley PowerBait Catfish Power Punch Dough, Largemouth Bass with a River2Sea Whopper Plopper. Ive got a few dates left in October so dont hesitate to book or they will be gone. The 42-acre lake provides boating and fishing access. Fishing Reports and Forecasts Ohio offers many fantastic locations for the public to fish, including 124,000 acres of inland water, 7,000 miles of streams, 2.25 million acres of Lake Erie water, and 481 miles of the Ohio River. Brown trout are elusive and considered one of the most difficult trout species to catch. The Catawba Angler offers dry fly fishing trips on our mountain creeks for wild trout in the the Spring. If you are interested in floating this stretch let us know. There are alot of fish in the river right now so let us take you to them and show you how to be a better angler. The Catawba Angler offers half day and full day bass charters on the lakes and rivers of western North Carolina. There is nothing better than clear water and smallmouth bass in the fall because fishing is great! Gilead, NC 27306 (910) 439-2022 Located right on the water! You are trying to access a feature that requires a Fishidy account. One of the best holes on the creek is going to be the handicap holes right off the main road. I attach my tippet to the tippet ring using an improved clinch knot that connects to my nymph. Im looking forward to getting the boat back on Lake Erie. 81,591 messages. The Yadkin River is one of the longest rivers in North Carolina and is home to 4 lakes which include W. Kerr Scott Reservoir, High Rock Lake, Badin Lake, and Lake Tillery. This is exciting fishing because its all visual. 1000 Islands/Lake Ontario . Fish are actively feeding and preparing themselves for the spawn which is a good time to cast crayfish, hellgrammite, and baitfish patterns. . Below are some of the smallmouth bass weve caught this spring. This is why small flies and good presentations dominate. 4th Billy Cobb & Jeff Proctor 7.28 lbs! There is a healthy population of wild brown trout in the Davidson River so that is a good start for most anglers looking to catch one. Thanks for taking the time to read the article! Lake Tillery, North Carolina Fishing Report Share 5 Star Fatty Day! Ryan and Mike have been fishing with me the last couple of years and I enjoy fishing with them because they like to get after it. I prefer to fish sliders when the water is super low and clear because the slider doesnt have as much of a pop when it lands. Skip to main content Henry's Fork Anglers Cart (0) (208) 558-7525 Fly Shop Hours: Hours change seasonally. Perched between Uwharrie National Forest and Morrow Mountain State Park, it is one of the most scenic lakes in North Carolina and a great place and one great place to catch fish. The colder days are more challenging than the warmer ones but downsizing your flies on the colder days have been vital to our success. Northern Pike, Whitefish, Perch, Trout & Goldeye fishing. February 9, 2023. Worms, shrimp and cut bait are some of the favorite baits for catfish fishing in Lake Tillery. Weve been fishing dark colors in water with less than a foot of clarity. Some of the biggest trout we catch all year is in the springtime stripping streamers against the banks. Improve your nymph fishing by doing this one thing! Lake Tillery is a reservoir between Badin Lake and Blewett Falls Lake in the Uwharrie Lakes Region of North Carolina. In May you start seeing smallmouth coming out of the deeper water and will stage anywhere there is structure, safety, good current and food. We were fortunate to hit this local creek after a cold front came through and cooled the water down to a desired level. THE WEATHER IS TURNING HOTTER AS NORMAL, WATER TEMPS IN THE 84 DEGREE RANGE. Our guides work tirelessly to make sure we can deliver no matter the fishing conditions on all guided trips. Smallmouth bass are the hardest fighting fish we have around the mountains of North Carolina. Lake Tillery area restaurants Lake Life Dining Tell them the Lake Lady sent you! Fly fishing is the preferred method for casting smaller flies to these eager fish. We grew up two miles from this creek so this is our home water. The bigger bugs such as caddis, cahills, hendricksons, quill gordons, stoneflies, and sulphurs begin to make their arrival in the spring so there are plenty of insects for the trout to eat. The trout fishing will be excellent on the delayed harvest stretches on the Catawba, Curtis, Mill, and the Toe Rivers. The leaves are have began changing colors in the higher elevations, but expect peak color to be around the end of October. Off-Topic. If your looking to catch fish the odds are high of catching them using something that is going floating through the water column. The mission of this organization is to bring hope and the love of Christ to youth through free guided fly fishing trips. Lake Mattamuskeet is the most well known lake in North Carolina since its the largest natural lake in the state. The fish measured 19.5 inches and weighed right at 3.4lbs. The only disadvantage to this fly is that its always swimming fast on the retrieve so if the fish arent in the mood to chase then try a fly that hangs and suspends more. Spring in North Carolina begins March 20th and ends June 21st. Lets get back to fishing. Wild trout fishing in North Carolina provides a unique experience for anglers because we wade smaller mountain streams for stream bred fish. The main focus is getting the kids hooked on having a good time on the water. The Bass fishing on Lake Seminole in the first week of the new year has been good the Bass are in their pre-spawn areas and are feeding up for the upcoming spawn! Walleye-Jigging spoons with rattles/flash/noise will call in eyes' from a distance. The river is excellent for recreational fishing and boating. Below are just a few pictures from the DH stretches in May. Lake Tillery is perfect for all water sports, including waterskiing, tubing, fishing, speed-boating, canoeing, kayaking, and sailing. Weve been picking fish up in the deeper runs on nymphs and streamers in the riffles. The bite started off hot during the morning, but tapered off mid day then the bite picked up significantly in the afternoon. The pats rubber legs is a confidence pattern for me during the winter. There are some excellent wild brown trout fisheries in North Carolina, but much like the native brook trout streams getting someone to tell you where they are will be hard to accomplish. Lake Tillery Bass Fishing Reports (Read 23523 times) 0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic. Our smallmouth float trips begin in March and end around November. If you are just getting into the sport then book a guide to help accelerate your growth and have a mentor that will teach you how to do things the right way. We throw a bunch of cinnamon ants, beetles, and grasshoppers. The heavy racked buck was shot early morning at 210 yards. The temperature reading on my truck this morning said it was 57 degrees outside. Fishing has been consistent on the French Broad and Nolichucky Rivers. However, this month anglers will notice bass . There is little natural reproduction that goes on the gorge with these wild brown trout, but the majority of the fish are stocked. I couldnt do it without her support. The river smallmouth fishing is about to be lights out. During the 90s the NCWRC stocked thousands of brown trout from half-wild brood stocks into the gorge. The float is 8 miles so its a full day of fishing. She is currently competing for Angler of the Year for IWFA so it was good to help her knock off a couples of species that can only be caught in western NC. Start writing down notes from every fishing trip you take and you will be surprised how it will benefit you down the road. Tim Caviness and Robert Palmer finished second in the Feb. 9 NCCATS tournament on Lake Tillery, thanks to the big fish of the day, a 34.0-pound blue catfish. Fishing Fishing Fishing There is really no better way to experience Lake Tillery than to go out for a day of fishing. I want to thank him for my wife for getting up at the crack of dawn with me before heading to the river. I look forward to an excellent October for smallmouth as well as trout. 54 degrees; 22.62 feet below pool. The smallmouth fishing around western North Carolina has been excellent since the beginning of May and will continue to be good all summer. Early morning and sunset have been the best bite. A good float is putting in at the bridge at US Business 221 and going down to Burnettes Landing. The stretch runs through small sections of private land that isnt accessible by foot so these areas yield a bunch of fish. The fishing is excellent and the scenery is even better. Badin Lake, in Uwharrie National Forest, is a focal point for campers, hikers, anglers, hunters, boaters, swimmers and picnickers. Lakes Online Forum. For fly fishers its hard to beat squirmy worms, mops flies, and eggs. The fish are wild and beautiful. Bigger isnt always better. Thanks for reading our report. These fish are less pressured and more willing to eat during this time. Jetties are holding sheepshead, drum, and redfish using Carolina rigs with live shrimp. 60 degrees.Sabine Lake is fresh and the winds can impede the fishing. The Catawba Angler specializes in fly fishing for smallmouth bass. Tillery is full of 2 1/2- to 3-pound bass, Fulk said, and the fishing pressure it gets is relatively low compared to other reservoirs on the Yadkin chain or Lake Wylie or Lake Norman close to Charlotte. Another notable bass fishing lake in the coastal plain region is Lake Waccamaw. The tippet ring can freely move around the loop knot while fishing and it creates a 90 degree angle from the butt section of the leader to your fly. The topwater bite for the fly fisherman has been excellent some days and mediocre others. Fly Fishing in North Carolina is one of the best experiences to do when visiting the mountains. . I enjoy taking clients to these areas because of the 3 reasons below: Wild Fish: These fish are born in the stream instead of being raised in the hatchery. August is normally our hottest month here in the mountains, but weve seen some cooler temperatures as of late that has kept the smallmouth and trout bite consistent. Stay close to the action with our up to date fishing reports. Guaranteed Payouts 1st Place $4,000 2nd Place $1,200, 3rd Place $1,000, 4th Place $700, 5th Place $500. The Southern Appalachian Brook Trout is our native fish here in North Carolina. 4847 surface area (acres) 200 max. Curtis Creek gets stocked the first week of October and November so this provides good fishing all fall and winter. 20 Teams. The best fishing during the winter is going to be throughout the Delayed Harvest Stretch. The weather may be cold, but the linesider action on these three North Carolina lakes is red hot. We throw a lot of terrestrials during this time so its a lot of fun seeing these smaller fish come up for bigger bugs. This weekly fishing forecast will be emailed directly to your inbox every Thursday! November 17, 2022 at 9:30am. THIS IS A REPORT ON LAKE TILLERY AND BADIN LAKE IN NORTH CAROLINA. This river consistently produces trophy smallmouth year after year. The French Broad River is finally at a fishable level so we were able to take a trip there and it fished excellent. If youve never fished for river smallmouth then let us guide you into a adventure of a lifetime. We value your time as much as ours and will do everything in our power to make sure you have an enjoyable experience on the water. However one of the biggest draws to fishermen are the giant blue catfish that swim in this reservoir. The NC mountains are full of cold water streams and rivers that provide many fly fishing opportunities to the wandering angler. Weve been fortunate to catch some really nice trout on the Catawba River this year. Moving baits like Chatterbaits and crank baits are productive. Chris Brown & Wayne Ingram win Tillery with 5 bass weighing 13.28 lbs! As long as the French Broad stays clear we will be on it. Anyone interested in fishing Lake Tillery or waters within the wider area around Albemarle should consult with . If conditions are right we can normally get by using floating line, but if we have good flows I will use sink tips and intermediate lines. On the tip-ups or deadstick rods, walleye suckers and shiners are the most common approach. Norwood Campground offers 86 campsites surrounded by hardwood trees. This is when we head to the hills to chase wild fish where the water temperatures are lower and there isnt a ton of fishing pressure. Lake Parker is good for specks and they're starting to spawn. October is going to be good for trout and smallmouth. For 2023 we will fish High Rock twice. Normally if we get a good cold front to come through that cools the water off then clients can be more aggressive on popping and the twitching of the bugs. After a few years of scouting and many trips down the river we have started guiding the Pigeon River for smallmouth bass. I enjoy taking people to the delayed harvest to boost their confidence before chasing wild trout because it can be a humbling experience. North Carolina offers some of the best fly fishing in the country. The French Broad River is hands down the best smallmouth river in North Carolina. The Blue Ridge Mountains located in NC are a sector of the bigger Appalachian Mountain range that extends more than 500 miles. Lkn Fishing Report 11 27 2021 Catfish Angler Forum At Usca. Falls Lake also known as Falls of the Neuse & Jordan Reservoir are on the border of the Piedmont and Coastal Plain region and are some of the best largemouth lakes in North Carolina. We look forward to seeing you on the water. After the first weekend of June fishing wont be great on the Delayed Harvest stretches because on June 4th anglers can harvest the fish. Normally I always have a few dry flies in the box during this time, but anytime you see a sipping smallmouth they will be eager to take a popping bug. Expert Tips For 3 Top Carolina Striper Lakes. The rainbow trout gets confused with the brook trout, but rainbows have a long lateral line on their sides that are pink or red. Bring along your rod and reel so you catch bass, crappie, catfish, sunfish, perch, and many more. Perched between Uwharrie National Forest and Morrow Mountain State Park, it is one of the most scenic lakes in North Carolina and a great place and one great place to catch fish. If you are a beginner wanting to book your first float trip and learn the ropes of fishing from a boat then this stretch is for you. Topwater will continue to be good the rest of the summer. We provide all the waders, boots, rods, reels, and flies for our wading trips. Check out some pictures from the gorge below. We are going to keep this simple. When the water is clear weve been having great success on flies which we will go into detail of what has been working and what we can expect the rest of the summer. Travis and Jordan are good buddies of mine from way back in the day when we all used be apart of collegiate track and field teams. Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. If you are looking to catch these fish find a creek above 3,000 feet and go explore it. The weather in the spring can be unpredictable so I tell clients we fish conditions not dates on a calendar. Come on down and enjoy a day on the Detroit river. Aquatic invasive species continue to pose a threat to Crystal Lake; species established include Eurasian Watermilfoil When I started my business in 2017 I wanted to make guided fishing trips in western North Carolina available to everyone no matter their income. These fish will test your drag, jump, and then tail slap water at you when you release them. Asheville is surrounded with many different fishing opportunities so we can cater our fishing trips to experienced anglers or complete beginners. This will test an anglers/guide patience but its vital to ones success. TROTLINES, SET-HOOKS AND JUG-HOOKS Trotlines, set-hooks and jug-hooks may be fished under any I want to thank my savior Jesus Christ for creating these wonderful fisheries and beautiful places that I get the opportunity to work in every day! The bigger rivers that meander through the NC mountains provide good fly fishing for river smallmouth as well. Coordinates: 35.3007, -80.086. 3 Bedroom/2 Bath A-Frame on beautiful Lake Tillery. Weve been guiding on the Toe River this winter which has been excellent. North Carolina is home to the highest mountains east of the Mississippi. Prepare for success with accurate data about the type of fish that are caugh in Lake Tillery, learn what baits are used, and fish smarter with weather forecasts. You do not want to miss it! Check out the two fish below we caught in January of 2021. Register and I will offer you a free Crappie.com decal ( plus a lot less ads too ). October is usually the month we see our biggest smallmouth hit our nets. Huge boulders and deep plunge pools make up the river and is home to trout and smallmouth bass. Another HUGE Jordan Bass . The Catawba Angler offers guided fly fishing trips around Asheville for these beautiful trout. We guide clients in the Pisgah National Forest for wild trout and we float the larger rivers such as the Catawba, Toe Rivers, and the Tuckaseegee Rivers for stocked trout year round. Zack & Greg Gooch 2nd with 9.81 lbs! This was Bennetts personal best river smallmouth and the biggest smallmouth to hit my net this year. Norwood, NC in neighboring Stanly County uses as its town motto "Gateway to Lake Tillery". Smallmouth bass have always been overlooked by trout anglers, but I hope I can convince you to start targeting them if you havent already. Largemouth Bass. Pop Em: Normally the best time to pop poppers is early morning and late evening when the sun is low. Weve been bringing alot of fish to the net and seeing some holdover fish as well. Trying throwing some smaller profile flies to match the hatch. The best bite of the year is right around the corner. There is a maximum depth of 200 feet and covers just over 4,800 acres of surface area. Ive got a feeling rainbow trout streamer patterns are going to catch some big fish over the next few years down there. We managed close to 20 fish to the net. August 18, 2022. On the warmer days we have been taking advantage of wading the river with clients. If you want to experience some exciting, visual fly fishing for river smallmouth contact us today. The lake is home to many different fish species but the largemouth bass is most sought after. This is the pinnacle in fly fishing. The only way into the gorge is by foot so hiking in and out of the gorge is very strenuous. What a wonderful summer it has been! The French Broad has been off colored for the last month, but I am okay with that because the less fishing pressure this summer means a better late summer/early fall bite. You wont be able to put-in or takeout there so just a heads up. The Catawba Angler is a fly fishing guide service that offers wade fishing trips on Curtis Creek. I run size 16-20 midges under the wool and drift the deep slow moving holes. All Rights Reserved. The Catawba Angler offers guided bass fishing trips on the best rivers and lakes in North Carolina. Tillery report Come join the best Family Orientated fishing website on the Internet. I also want to thank him for the clients he allows me to fish with because its a cool experience getting to show people the fisheries I have grown up on and fished my whole life. then its best to move to the next plunge pool. The water temperature here during the winter is 50-55 degrees which is alot warmer than the freestone streams in the mountains. Fishing Lake Tillery, NC on 9/15/2021 will be best from 12:00AM through 12:00AM . The only problem is getting to the fish. Steens Mountain Loop Road is now closed to vehicles but Burns District BLM allows limited access during the winter closure. We promise you the best fishing trip in western North Carolina. Similar to Lake Mattamuskeet, Lake Waccamaw is shallow. An email address is required to associate with your Fishidy premium subscription. The days we have been on the French Broad have been tough, but not impossible. The best fishing on the wild trout streams is March through December. Table of Contents show. After the cold front fishing patterns should resume. We caught most of our fish on the bottom that day which involves a more finesse style of fishing. This time of year, smallmouth will congregate in the big, deep, slack water so getting flies down into the strike zone can be essential to having a good outing. We are on the water every day and we are doing our best getting back with clients as soon as possible. Normally if the crowds are bad you can bounce up to Newberry Creek or the wild water of Curtis Creek and do well throwing dries. These trout are not stocked and naturally reproduce in the cold water coming off the highest mountain peaks in the east. Weve brought a bunch of good quality fish to the net this year and the outlook for summer fishing is great. Some days 100% of the time the fish will be eating subsurface. Below are some highlights of some good fish we caught in August, 2022. Weve had a lot of fun catching prespawn smallmouth, but their is nothing better than the post spawn smallmouth fishing in May. Its our goal to provide the best bass fishing guide experience in North Carolina. Earlier in the day the nymph and streamer bite was consistent till the sun was directly above us. Smallmouth fishing has been fantastic. Thank you to all those who participated in the survey this year. We look forward to seeing everyone again next spring! (January 2008) Photo by Ron Sinfelt. We would love to talk to you about the best times of the year to fish or answer any question you may have about fishing. Below are just a few pictures from some of the fish we caught in July! I think between the warmer water temperature (72 degrees) and overcast day it created an ideal scenario. Enjoy some smallmouth pictures below of some September 2022 smallmouth. They are a cross between a brown trout and a brook trout. Fishing the gorge isnt for the faint of heart because it will test you physically and mentally, but the rewards can be worth it. Tiger trout are extremely rare in North Carolina. The browns will be back again this fall after the NCWRC stocks them. The Yadkin River boasts a small population of smallmouth bass and a variety of other species. The leaves are changing colors, the weather is ideal, and the water temperatures have dropped to a suitable level after a long summer. Fishing is prohibited from Feb. 15 - April 15 in the Linville River from the mouth, as marked at Lake James, upstream to the N.C. 126 bridge. Poppers have been the fly of choice on both rivers. If you are interested in hearing more about our bass fishing trips then please give us a call. We caught a lot of smallmouth on top using hardbaits and soft plastics. There is nothing better than sight casting to a feeding fish with a dry fly and landing it. Fishing Reports. We pride ourselves on our customer service, quality and cleanliness of our fleet. If float fishing isnt your thing then we got some excellent wade fishing opportunities chasing stocked and wild trout. It was a clear morning to blast off for the 66-boat field! Reservoir AL . Fly fishing for river smallmouth in the NC mountains is hands down one of the best things to do when visiting Asheville. Black crappie have been widely stocked across the state. The trout fishing in November will be good. Click to view dozens of lake information regarding Catch & Release, Walleye, Northern Pike, Whitefish, Perch, Trout & Goldeye fishing . The smallmouth bite will begin in March for the spinning angler that wants to get in on the prespawn bite. One indicator that it is a stocked fish is that some of its fins are nubs. Owned by Progress Energy, the lakeshore has been carefully managed to assure a healthy balance of residential development and undeveloped shoreline. 'Listen to the sound of the river and you will get a trout.' - Irish proverb This 90 degrees angles helps get the flies straight down underneath the indicator. The Pigeon River is a trophy smallmouth river. Our wade fishing trips take clients deep into the heart of the Pisgah National Forest. About Fishing Reports for Lake Tillery near Norwood A detailed fishing report for the Lake Tillery will make the difference between a good fishing here and a bad one. Look for fish to stay in depths but be lethargic after the cold front. The wild trout streams are in great shape with a lot of water in them currently which will set us up for some good fishing early summer. Sometimes the fish cooperate and sometimes they dont, but thats what keeps us coming back. Big walleyes and big small mouth bass. There is no better way to beat the heat of summer than spending a day on the water chasing smallmouth bass. Spring provides some of the best dry fly fishing of the year on our local creeks and rivers. The French Broad and Nolichucky Rivers provide great fly fishing opportunities starting in April and ending around October. The Delayed Harvest stretches on Curtis Creek and the Catawba have been fishing really well. Brandon Shaver & Chris Tucker with their $50 Wacky Riggers award plus a $25 Academy Gift Card. In the spring these lakes warm up faster than the deep man made lakes in the piedmont and mountain region so the prespawn bite on these lakes occur here before any other lake in the state. Lisa and I chased red breasted sunfish, trout, and smallmouth on a local fishery and we managed to catch close to 20 fish on the fly rod. 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