• Watauga South Holston river Brown trout fly fishing
  • south holston watauga river sulfur dry fly fishing
  • ncwrc wild trout river fly fishing
  • nolichucky french broad smallmouth bass fly fishing
  • crawfish smallmouth fly pattern

PREMIUM fishing guide service in asheville, nc

custom trips

Our focus is on the angler and tailor each trip to fit your fishing style, preferences and abilities. Whether you are a first timer wanting to catch your first fish or a seasoned veteran looking for surface sippers, we have the trip for you.

QUALITY WATERS

All roads out of Asheville lead to water. With trophy tailwater trout and epic freestone smallmouth bass all within an hours drive of downtown, it is for good reason that Asheville is the hub of fly fishing in the southeast.

professional guides

Spend a day on the river chasing fish with a skilled, knowledgeable and patient guide. Our guides love fishing and sharing their passion with others. All Asheville on the Fly guides have a minimum of five years guiding experience.

  • My sister and I always dreamed about learning how to fly fish but never had a chance until recently. We went out on half day float down the Watauga with Matt as our guide and could not have had a better time! Matt was a knowledgable and patient teacher, the river was gorgeous, and we encountered a ton of trout! Highlight of the trip was winning an epic battle with a monster rainbow trout

    Ali, Watauga River

  • You don't have to go far for world class trophy trout fishing! My son and I fished with our guide Matt, over a 3 day period and had the time of our lives. He knew where and when to put us on the fish. Matt is "not " a set it and forget it guide. He was constantly looking at the changing conditions, searching for the right patterns, and getting us on the right locations to maximize our opportunity to catch huge fish!

    Ford and Liam, Watauga River

  • I am 77 and wife is 74 and she has never been fishing. We spent a day float fishing for smallmouth bass and had one of the best days one could imagine. The river and surrounding areas were beautiful. Matt, our guide, was so knowledgeable, a great teacher, very patient, and just fun to be around. My wife caught her first fish, we had a great lunch on the river bank, and learned so much about fishing.

    David and Nancy, Nolichucky River

  • I have fished with many guides in my lifetime. Matt ranks among the best. He was excellent in assuring that we had a great trip. He knew the waters and was extremely cordial and patient. I would highly recommend him for a guided trip.

    Lloyd, Nolichucky River

  • As a new angler, it can be hard getting into the world of fly fishing. How to read the river, what bugs work, when to use them...I quickly realized i needed help and booked a trip with matt. Minutes after meeting him, i knew i was in good hands. We launched the boat and before i knew it we we're slamming fish, sharing jokes and enjoying the river. it ended up being one of the best days of fishing i've ever had. Matt is personable, professional and highly proficient at his trade. i recommend him and his outfit to anyone looking to make the most of their day on the water.

    Waylon, Tuckaseegee River

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@ashevilleonthefly

View fullsize This father son duo had a blast fishing the Tuck last week! The fall fishing is in full swing and will continue through the winter. We have some availability left in November and are booking for December. Reach out to get a date on the water! •
View fullsize Fall-On-The-Fly 🎣 . Despite Hurricane Helene, we’ve managed to find some great water for our clients & even a few nice fish along the way. We appreciate everyone’s gratitude & patience and hope to see you all on the water soon.
View fullsize Thanks so much to everyone who has donated. We are so grateful for all of your support! We still have a few prints left. Feel free to reach out! Any donation is greatly appreciated in the Asheville fly fishing community. We are thinking of every
View fullsize Support Asheville’s Fly Fishing Guides 🎣 This October, our local fly fishing community faced significant challenges due to Hurricane Helene. To help those affected, I’ve teamed up with my talented friend Karalyn of @needlebone to create
View fullsize Cork bugs can trigger a reaction when your typical foam offerings are getting refusals. This fish heard the “plop” of the fly hitting the water and raced down the bank in hot pursuit. • • • #flyfishing #smallmouth #ashevil
View fullsize WARMWATER BYCATCH Always stoked to see these fish show up during a smallmouth float. While it was not our target species that day, it was no less a treat to see. This is just a reminder of how diverse the rivers around Asheville, NC truly are. 📸:
View fullsize SOUTHERN MUSKY As the air temps continue to drop, the muskies will become more active and pick up more aggressive feeding behaviors. This musky couldn’t resist a bladed spinner bait which is a staple in our summer bait offerings. ##flyfishin
View fullsize Asheville on the spin gear. Big locals have been showing up the past few weeks with low water and cooler nights. #cortlandline #smallmouthbass #asheville #frenchbroadriver

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