Appalachians
Cataloochee Creek
Live Conditions
Cataloochee Creek — Near Cataloochee
24-Hr Pressure
27.15 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
☁️Overcast
71° / 48°
Tomorrow
🌧️Rain
70° / 59°
1.34"
Thu
🌧️Rain
59° / 46°
0.16"
Fri
☁️Overcast
69° / 41°
Rain in forecast — expect rising, off-color water in 12–24 hrs.
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.
8.6
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Cataloochee Creek conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Cataloochee Creek · May · Late Spring
🟢 Active now at 54.3°F water
🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range
Select month
Sulphurs (size 16-18). YELLOW SALLY (size 14-16) building — Cataloochee has classic Smokies stonefly hatches. March Brown (size 12). Light Cahill late month.
🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only
River Map
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.
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.