Current River Condition

The section of the river from the National Park boundary to the Sugarlands Visitor Center will be wide and have lots of easily accesible fishing when water levels are good. Be aware as it is also easily accesible to everyone. The terrains steepens and the stream steadily gets smaller the further away from the Sugarlands Visitor Center you go. Some small forks come into the river but only one of any note. Stick to the main stem until you come to the Chimney Tops trailhead. Road Prong will converge with the West Prong at the trailhead and provide some excellent brook trout fishing. The West Prong continues up the mountain along the road until it comes to its source.

Flows and Water Conditions

Fishing is the best that it has been in years!

Hatch Report

Anything yellow: caddis,sulfurs,stoneflies,midges

River News

This is the main stream along Newfound Gap Road. It parallels Newfound Gap Road from the National Park boundary up to within a couple miles of the NC/TN state line. Only a couple minute drive from downtown Gatlinburg to the Park boundary where the stream begins its ascent.
Always be aware of wildlife and humans. The road next to the stream is a major artery for the park and fishermen need to be careful walking up and down the roads.
Thunderstorms can roll it at any minute. Be aware of your surroundings.

River Fishing Report

The West Prong flows out of the National Park and into the city of Gatlinburg. Stockers are known to swim upstream and be caught in the lower elevations. Wild trout are also known to swim out of the National Park from here and downstream into the city limits.
Good pools are common with good fish in them. Do not be expecting much size. Water is a bit bigger than the middle prong but fishing pressure is higher.
Road Prong is easily accessible from the Chimney Tops trail and will have brook trout abundant throughout.