Guided Fishing Trips
Professional Guides
We are proud to offer guided fishing trips for both beginners eager to learn fly fishing and novices seeking the fish of a lifetime. We provide opportunities for anglers of all experience levels to enjoy our amazing fisheries. Our local guides are passionate about catching fish and educating anglers on best practices and techniques to conserve and preserve our beautiful waterways for generations to come. We offer a range of fishing trips, including both floating and wading, from our large tailwaters like the Watauga and South Holston rivers, home to trophy browns and rainbows, to our small streams hosting beautiful native Brook Trout.
Meet Our Guides
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Jordan Swanson
GUIDE
Raised fishing the Watauga River and surrounding waters, Jordan has a deep passion and intricate knowledge of East Tennessee fishing. With extensive experience, he enjoys helping people of all ages discover the joys of fishing, teaching techniques, and chasing the catch of a lifetime.
Trips - Float Trout Trips
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Wes McCracken
GUIDE
With years of teaching and leading veterans through Project Healing Waters, Wes brings a passion for helping both novice and beginner fly fishers learn and land fish. His expertise lies in guiding newcomers wading East Tennessee's freestone rivers, while also offering float trips for more experienced anglers through the region's trophy tailwaters.
Trips - Watauga Float Trips, South Holston Float Trips, Stoney Creek Wade Trip, Doe River Wade Trip
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Arran Kerr
GUIDE
Over five years ago, Arron transitioned from conventional fly fishing to the traditional fixed-line Tenkara technique and never looked back. Passionate about catching trophy fish and pursuing native Brook Trout, he is also a dedicated member of the Tennessee chapter of the Native Fish Coalition, advocating for ethical fishing practices and waterway conservation. (Any trip with Arran can be requested to be Tenkara focused)
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Trips - Stoney Creek Wade Trip, Small Stream Brook Trout Trip
