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FISHING

NOLICHUCKY & WATAUGA

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USA Raft and Legacy Anglers have partnered to bring you a world-class fishing experience! Come fish in some of the Southeast’s most scenic trophy waters of the Nolichucky and Watauga Rivers. Both trips start and end at USA Raft Adventure Resort after shuttles, where you can enjoy beverages from the Take Out Tavern and food from the One Love Food Truck after your fishing adventure. Fly and spin tackle welcome.

FLOAT | FISH | LEARN

NOLICHUCKY | WATAUGA 

NOLICHUCKY GORGE

River
Nolichucky
price
$450/Person, $55 for 2nd rod
Location
Erwin, TN
Rating
III-IV
Duration
4-6 Hours
Minimum Age
15+

Overview

Fishing the Nolichucky Gorge is a premier adventure fishing experience with some of the finest Smallmouth waters that Tennessee has to offer. You will be guided through class I-IV rapids while casting your line. Test yourself on these smallies with a fly rod or a cast rod. The best fishing times are spring, early summer, and fall, however adequate water levels can mean great fishing all summer.
  • No experience required.
  • Trip ends at the resort with hot showers, bathrooms, and sauna.
  • TN fishing license required.
  • Legacy Anglers carries two fly rods and a casting rod on each trip.
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FLOAT trip - 1/2 day

River
Nolichucky, South holston, watauga
price
$300 for up to 2 people
Location
TBD
Rating
I-III
Duration
3-4 Hours
Minimum Age
7+

Overview

Trips available on the Nolichucky and Watauga River. These rivers offer you the choice of fishing for smallmouth or trout.
  • No rafting experience required.
  • All clients are encouraged to bring their own rods, leaders, and any fly patterns that they love to fish.
  • TN fishing license required.
  • Legacy Anglers carries two fly rods and a casting rod on each trip.
  • River location is determined by season and water level.
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INTRO TO FLY FISHING

River
Nolichucky, South holston, watauga
price
$175/Person
Location
TBD
Duration
3 Hours
Minimum Age
7+

Overview

Legacy Anglers gives a comprehensive lesson that covers three basic casts, basic knot tying, and discussion about equipment, flies, water reading, and hatch matching. This three-hour lesson is conducted primarily in the water.
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We offer shuttles from both The Resort and Redbanks Outpost to different destinations. For rafting and kayaking, we offer shuttles to the Nolichucky Gorge launch site located in Poplar NC. For Appalachian Trail thru hikers, we offer slack pack shuttles Northbound and Southbound on the Appalachian Trail. We also offer shuttles for hikers to resupply in Erwin TN. Please give us a call at 1-800-USA-RAFT to schedule any shuttles in advance.

(Generally) No. Liability waivers are typically completed by legal guardians only. If you are with a Summer Camp or Youth Group, leaders and chaperones can sign the waivers provided certain conditions are met, please contact us to discuss your specific questions.

Yes fishing is allowed at both The Resort and Redbanks Outpost. Please note these are popular areas with people using the river so all fisherman must use caution and yield to other river users.

Yes! Visit our fishing page for more information.

The Legacy Anglers guide carries two fly rods and a casting rod on each trip.

A Tennessee fishing license is required. More information can be found here.

Absolutely no alcoholic beverages are permitted on any of our activities.