Lake Tillery Topics (Lake Tillery Specific) 2 messages. 3 Bedroom/2 Bath A-Frame on beautiful Lake Tillery. There arent many striper in the Tailrace, but if you are looking to grind and catch your first striper on the fly then we welcome you. . Updated 2/18/2023 6:35:39 AM. We are finally starting to see some normal May temperatures so midday fishing should get better with these cooler nights and rain. Table of Contents show. Skip to main content Henry's Fork Anglers Cart (0) (208) 558-7525 Fly Shop Hours: Hours change seasonally. Ive got a feeling rainbow trout streamer patterns are going to catch some big fish over the next few years down there. Lake Tillery is a reservoir between Badin Lake and Blewett Falls Lake in the Uwharrie Lakes Region of North Carolina. During this season its time to break out the bigger flies and target the biggest smallmouth in the river. Im looking forward to getting the boat back on Lake Erie. Happy New Year! The days we have been on the French Broad have been tough, but not impossible. There is really no better way to experience Lake Tillery than to go out for a day of fishing. I prefer to fish sliders when the water is super low and clear because the slider doesnt have as much of a pop when it lands. I think its going to be a dry month so finding creeks and rivers with the most water in it will be key. Ive got a few dates left in October so dont hesitate to book or they will be gone. The river through the gorge is both wild and powerful in places. I want to thank my savior Jesus Christ for creating these wonderful fisheries and beautiful places that I get the opportunity to work in every day! Once the bass school up it creates competition for food so you will find more than one fish chasing your streamer back to the boat. We offer half day trips for $300 for two anglers and full day trips for $400 for two anglers. This is the pinnacle of fly fishing in the mountains of North Carolina. We will go into more details about that when the time is right. The Linville River drops 2000 feet in elevation as it meanders 12 miles through the steep gorge walls and eventually dumping into Lake James. NC wildlife will not give a weigh in permit at TuckerTown for more than 43 boats. Sign In or Create Account My Cart Hunting Shooting Fishing Camping Boating Outdoor Cooking Clothing Footwear Clearance Gift Cards Learn Store Flyer Top Brands Tillery Crappie. There are a lot of June bugs out so weve been having some good luck using smaller bugs on the Toe River. Our guides work tirelessly to make sure we can deliver no matter the fishing conditions on all guided trips. Enjoy a newly renovated A-frame right on beautiful Lake Tillery! Below are some other pictures from our guided trips this winter. The stretch runs through small sections of private land that isnt accessible by foot so these areas yield a bunch of fish. The reaction bite the last two weeks has been nothing short of amazing. The tippet ring can freely move around the loop knot while fishing and it creates a 90 degree angle from the butt section of the leader to your fly. We prefer to fish this river in the winter because its less crowded then and its a great time to rip big streamers for big fish. The smallmouth fishing is best from the airport in Asheville to the East Tennessee line. August is normally our hottest month here in the mountains, but weve seen some cooler temperatures as of late that has kept the smallmouth and trout bite consistent. Fishing Report - , | Sportsman's Warehouse 10462 S River Heights Dr. South Jordan, UT Change Store My Account x For the best experience, please sign in. The Catawba Angler provides guided bass fishing trips on the French Broad River starting in March and wrapping up the season in the middle of November. I also want to thank him for the clients he allows me to fish with because its a cool experience getting to show people the fisheries I have grown up on and fished my whole life. Lisa and I chased red breasted sunfish, trout, and smallmouth on a local fishery and we managed to catch close to 20 fish on the fly rod. Recently on the Catawba River we got into a Blue Wing Olive and an Early Black Stone hatch that offered us some excellent sigh fishing to pods of stocked fish. Air Temperature 49F High: 73F Low: 48F Wind 3 MPH Gust: 11 mph Bearing: N Water Temperature 45 F Weather Details Average Wind 8 mph Humidity Chasing these fish will make you a better angler. This home comes with private/tranquil views, large outdoor spaces, a fire pit, and use of the private dock. If you werent within a foot of the bank you were catching fish. Start date Sep 28, 2021; 1; 2; Fly fishing in the Spring is hands down the best time to trout fish in North Carolina. Updated 2/22/2023 12:20:40 PM. View our maps and read detailed fishing reports from nearby anglers. We were fortunate to hit this local creek after a cold front came through and cooled the water down to a desired level. The heavy racked buck was shot early morning at 210 yards. I will always have a dry fly rod rigged and ready to go on my guide trips because when a hatch is going off thats what Ill get clients to throw. Winter trout fishing here in North Carolina has been excellent. We spent the day together on a local smallmouth river and had a blast catching the fish on a variety of methods. The lake was created by impounding the Pee Dee River, which is created by the confluence of the Yadkin River and the Uwharrie River several miles to the north. These fish come up the river eating the trout so you can imagine how big the flies are we will be throwing. Steens Mountain Loop Road is now closed to vehicles but Burns District BLM allows limited access during the winter closure. Normally if the crowds are bad you can bounce up to Newberry Creek or the wild water of Curtis Creek and do well throwing dries. The smallmouth bite has been lights out all summer long and we have consistently been catching quality fish on every trip. For fly fishers its hard to beat squirmy worms, mops flies, and eggs. These trips are great introductory trips to get kids interested in the sport of fishing. One indicator that it is a stocked fish is that some of its fins are nubs. Lake Tillery Bass Fishing Reports (Read 23523 times) 0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic. All praise and glory goes to God because all good things come from his goodness, grace, mercy, and unfailing love. The smallmouth fishing around western North Carolina has been excellent since the beginning of May and will continue to be good all summer. Poppers have been the fly of choice on both rivers. Lake Tillery has 118 miles of shoreline, an average depth of 32 feet, and a maximum depth of 72 feet. TROTLINES, SET-HOOKS AND JUG-HOOKS Trotlines, set-hooks and jug-hooks may be fished under any There were lots of laughs and good times had on the lake. The key to this fishery being successful is the survival rate of these stocked fish. September 14, 2022 by Brent Pollock. Pretty simple setup. Once the water temperatures get around 70 degrees on the trout streams we will solely focus on the warm water species such as smallmouth, largemouth, and carp. The brook trout directly above is a stocked fish. Lake Tillery is a 5,260-acre lake nestled between Montgomery and Stanly Counties in NC. There are numerous boat landings, yet most of the river is wild, with forests of tupelo, oak and gum along its shores. 5-19-2021 late spring fish are still in all phases of the spawnwater temp 67-75winds 5-8 sewater clarity 2'-4'they bit a lil everything The bigger smallmouth that call the lake home will run up the two rivers certain times of the year so its not uncommon to catch 3 to 4 pound fish in the rivers. We grew up two miles from this creek so this is our home water. B. Everett Jordan Lake Fishing Reports Recently shared catches and fishing spots. Perched between Uwharrie National Forest and Morrow Mountain State Park, it is one of the most scenic lakes in North Carolina and a great place and one great place to catch fish. These fish are selective and are not afraid to eat big flies. Smallmouth can be picky throughout the season that runs from March to November, but we bounce around from three different rivers to put clients in the best water to catch fish. The best fishing during the month of May will be floating the rivers for smallmouth and trout. Weve been fortunate to catch some really nice trout on the Catawba River this year. I enjoy taking people to the delayed harvest to boost their confidence before chasing wild trout because it can be a humbling experience. The NC mountains provide year round fly fishing opportunities for trout and smallmouth bass which is great for people looking to get on the water anytime of the year. We throw a lot of terrestrials during this time so its a lot of fun seeing these smaller fish come up for bigger bugs. Our half day floats are $300 and our full day floats are $400. The Catawba, Tuckaseegee, and Toe Rivers will be receiving its first stocking of 2023, the first week of March so trout fishing here in the mountains is about to be lights out. Stay close to the action with our up to date fishing reports. Eric and Dylan Fincher of Mount Pleasant, along with Mike Chandler, won the Feb. 9 NCCATS tournament on Lake Tillery. An email address is required to associate with your Fishidy premium subscription. Current fly fishing conditions are still good. Weve been guiding on the Toe River this winter which has been excellent. Similar to Lake Mattamuskeet, Lake Waccamaw is shallow. We throw a bunch of cinnamon ants, beetles, and grasshoppers. The last river that is worthy of mentioning in the bass fishing guide in North Carolina is the Pigeon River. She is currently competing for Angler of the Year for IWFA so it was good to help her knock off a couples of species that can only be caught in western NC. There is a maximum depth of 200 feet and covers just over 4,800 acres of surface area. Lakes Online Forum. Our smallmouth float fishing trips take you down the river in our comfortable rafts enabling us to access areas they you cannot by foot. The water temperature on the French Broad is 57 degrees. As that temp drops the fishing will continue to get better and better. Every beginner needs to be put in challenging circumstances because how can you truly appreciate the sport if you never have to work hard to catch a fish? In February of 2020, a 7 pound, 3 ounce smallmouth was caught by Ken Whitesides. It was filled in 2003 after being drained for several years. Bring along your rod and reel so you catch bass, crappie, catfish, sunfish, perch, and many more. I couldnt do it without her support. Donut Dinette 139 North First Street Albemarle, NC 28001 (704) 982-7015 Serving Breakfast Food, Fresh, Homemade Donuts Everyday! The fluke bite on the Nolichucky during the last days or spring and early summer can be unbelievable. We are thirty days away from the end of summer (September 22). Sdermalm Afc Fishing. Our wade fishing trips take clients deep into the heart of the Pisgah National Forest. It is approximately 16 miles long with some gorgeous coves off the main body of the lake. If its dragging its lagging. The Catawba Angler offers dry fly fishing trips on our mountain creeks for wild trout in the the Spring. We had a phenomenal day on the water this year and we managed to catch 51 total fish. Remember the water temps are hottest in the evening because the water has warmed up all day. Below are some recent photos of some of the fish weve caught on the Tuck. Off-Topic. Smallmouth will sit in these lines waiting for bugs to drift by. then its best to move to the next plunge pool. December 19, 2022. Boat Maintenance. You wont be disappointed. The Catawba Tailrace is about to get really good so dont hesitate to book a trip down there. The majority of smallmouth in our stretches of water will be in just a few holes. They want an easy meal without expending a ton of energy. We are big on teaching then catching at our guide service because youve got to be able to do things the right way before you start catching. 54 degrees; 22.62 feet below pool. The float is 8 miles so its a full day of fishing. We are starting to book up in September and October so do not hesitate to call to get your preferred date. NM . They stock some big brown, brook, and rainbow trout in Curtis so a lot of clients that we take fishing normally catch their personal best here. If you are a beginner wanting to book your first float trip and learn the ropes of fishing from a boat then this stretch is for you. (West to East) All three regions boasts some excellent bass fishing in the lakes and rivers. The topwater bite has been best from 6am-11am, but we are seeing fish hammer topwater baits all hours of the day. We ended up catching a bunch of 1 to 1.75 lb. Once the water temperature drops below 45 degrees we will solely focus on trout until the smallmouth bite picks back up in March. . Current fly fishing conditions are great! Rainbow Trout are prominent in North Carolina. Reservoir AL . This is a game changer. The smallmouth bite is good all summer. We promise you the best fishing trip in western North Carolina. The browns will be back again this fall after the NCWRC stocks them. This weekly fishing forecast will be emailed directly to your inbox every Thursday! Long, accurate drifts without drag can entice big smallmouth to come up from the depths to eat. The weather may be cold, but the linesider action on these three North Carolina lakes is red hot. We kicked off the Fall season for the 2021-22 North Carolina BASS High School and Junior Series on October 2, 2021, which was a perfect weather day at beautiful Lake Tillery! There is little natural reproduction that goes on the gorge with these wild brown trout, but the majority of the fish are stocked. Winter is on its way out here in the mountains. Freddie Lake goes fishing south of Port Fourchon. Clear Lake, Crystal Lake, Rice Lake and Silver Lake have winter aeration systems running. Weve heard of 7pound fish being caught and even bigger ones that have gotten away. THE WEATHER IS TURNING HOTTER AS NORMAL, WATER TEMPS IN THE 84 DEGREE RANGE. We caught a lot of smallmouth on top using hardbaits and soft plastics. 12,500 acres 125 feet (MSL) Alamo Lake. August 18, 2022. Its been one of the best smallmouth seasons weve ever had so Im very thankful for that. We guide clients in the Pisgah National Forest for wild trout and we float the larger rivers such as the Catawba, Toe Rivers, and the Tuckaseegee Rivers for stocked trout year round. Most smallmouth flies are designed with legs, hairs, or fur that provides lifelike movement in the water. This will test an anglers/guide patience but its vital to ones success. 3 Star Fatty Day! Ask us about the ones that have gotten away. The state record rainbow trout in North Carolina weighed over 20 pounds and was caught out of a stream 60 miles from Asheville. The best fishing will continue to be early morning to midday. Few redfish in the cuts and points in the bayou. What is a normal pattern on that lake for crappies this time. Badin Lake is the clearest lake in the Yadkin Chain and runs within the Uwharrie National Forest which offers some unique scenery for a Piedmont Lake. In order to fish the bottom of the river well you got to be willing to fish slowly. Trout fishing has been fantastic this month and will continue to be good the entire month of May! Gilead, NC 27306 (910) 439-2022 Located right on the water! Walleye on Lake Hickory. The best time to fish it is going to be the weekdays. 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