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Appalachians

Cataloochee Creek

Fishable53.6 CFSIntermediate

Live Conditions

Cataloochee CreekNear Cataloochee

Fishable
53.6CFS
Discharge
2.17ft
Gauge Height
59.9°F
Water Temp
Updated 56 min agoView on USGS ↗

24-Hr Pressure

27.18 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

67°FOvercast
Wind 1 mph27.18 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

77° / 61°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

81° / 55°

Sun

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Overcast

84° / 61°

Mon

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Thunderstorm + hail

83° / 63°

0.27"

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the Cataloochee Creek.

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Time of Day

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Cataloochee Creek conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Cataloochee Creek · June · Early Summer

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🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range

Blue-Winged Olive

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JanDec

YELLOW SALLY PEAK (size 14-16) signature June hatch. Light Cahill (size 14-16). Sulphurs continuing. Terrestrials starting. Wild brookies opportunistic in clear plunge pools.

Yellow SallyTerrestrials

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

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About Cataloochee Creek

Cataloochee Creek flows through one of the most remote and beautiful valleys in Great Smoky Mountains National Park — wild elk roam the meadows, historic homesteads stand in the forest, and native brook trout and wild rainbows hold in every pool. A bucket-list destination for anglers who want wilderness and wild fish.

Quill GordonHendricksonSulphurYellow SallyLight CahillBlue-Winged OliveMidge

Regulations

Great Smoky Mountains National Park regulations: artificial lures only, single hook only, all brook trout must be released, 7-inch minimum on rainbow. Valid NC fishing license required. Long drive on an unpaved road — plan accordingly.