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 $500
Float Trips
Half day 1 or 2 people $400
Full day 1 or 2 people $500
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
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 & Watauga River Report 11/2021
South Holston continues high water during the week & window for wading on weekends. The high-water bite has been slow and guides have moved to Watauga. Locals are taking advantage of BWO hatch on upper section around 4 o'clock. Low water is fishing good with small...
South Holston River Report 10/15/2021
South Holston is constantly changing generation schedule. High water was fishing great with small midge patterns. The predicted schedule is showing less water for the weekend. The wade fisherman are having great success on dry-dropper and 7X. Still see a good Sulphur...
South Holston River Report 9-16-2021
South Holston River has started a afternoon generation schedule. Morning bite is good on zebra midges 20-22 and 7X. Fish are still looking up and good amount of surface activity. Small Sparkle Dun, Puff Daddy and Morgans are working. Afternoon high water is fishing...