Fly Shop & Guide Service Bristol Tennessee
Fly Shop & Guide Service Bristol Tennessee
Full Service Fly Shop
The South Holston River Fly Shop is conveniently located only a half-mile below the Weir Dam on the South Holston River in Bristol, Tennessee.
We offer our guests superior outfitting and guide services on the South Holston and Watauga Rivers. These tailwaters systems maintain consistent water temperatures to provide excellent fishing year round.
Our experts are knowledgeable in fly selection, equipment and current river conditions. We also offer recommendations for DIY wade or float trips.
Plan Your Trip
We offer guided fly fishing trips that are educational and fun. We love to introduce beginners to the sport or teach advanced anglers something new. We can customize any trip to fit your needs. Please note that due to the South Holston being a tailwaters system, our wade schedules are dependent upon the TVA Generation Schedule.
Wade Trips
Half day 1 person $300
Half day 2 people $400
Full day 1 person $400
Full day 2 people $550
Float Trips
Half day 1 or 2 people $400
Full day 1 or 2 people $550
Wade Trips
Half day 1 person $300
Half day 2 people $400
Full day 1 person $400
Full day 2 people $550
Float Trips
Half day 1 or 2 people $400
Full day 1 or 2 people $550
Complete Fly Fishing Outfitter
In our shop, you’ll find the largest selection of flies in East Tennessee. We carry fly tying materials for all of our local tailwater patterns. Maps are also available for East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.
Fly Tying Videos
Reviews
We’ve had the pleasure of floating the South Holston twice with guide Jason. Absolutely amazing trips!! Good fishing and great...
This was the best day ever! I attended the Casting For Recovery retreat for breast cancer survivors this weekend where we floated...
My son and I had a great experience with our guide Patrick. He was very supportive and accommodating to us. Knowing that this was...
We brought a group of about 12 people to stay at Tailwater Lodge (we stayed in The Hatch). We used The South Holston River...
Fishing with Patrick was absolutely awesome! He’s professional, patient, and really knows his stuff. Patrick put us right on...
While they may not get the attention of the storied waters out West, two East Tennessee rivers—the South Holston and the Watauga—hold the kind of brown and rainbow trout that usually only swim through anglers’ dreams. Welcome to the Tennessee Tailwaters
Fishing Reports
South Holston River Report June 2023
The South Holston continues a great schedule for wade fishermen. The upper section is fishing good mid morning with Midges and Split Backs. We are starting to see large Sulphur hatch around 2:00 and strong throughout the afternoon. Fish are not picky #16 Comparadun or...
South Holston River Report April 2023
South Holston continues a great schedule for wade fisherman. The upper section is fishing good with dry-dropper #18 Parachute Adams / Bwo with #20-22 Stripper or Scooter Midge. We are seeing a small Sulphur hatch around Osceola from 10 - Noon. Fish are not picky,...
South Holston River Report February 2023
The South Holston has had a great schedule for float fishing and afternoon wading. The entire river is fishing good with large eggs, midges and PT variations. The Micro Spawn #12 Yellow & Orange are working great as point flies. Black & Purple Midges #18 and...