Appalachians
Little River
Live Conditions
Little River — Above Townsend
24-Hr Pressure
28.2 inHg · → High/stable
Voluntary Catch-and-Release Advisory
Water temperature is at or above 68°F. At these temperatures trout are physiologically stressed and have a higher post-release mortality rate. Consider waiting for cooler conditions — early morning or evening — or choosing a tailwater with regulated temperatures.
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
🌦️Drizzle
81° / 66°
0.02"
Tomorrow
☁️Overcast
84° / 64°
Sun
🌤️Mainly clear
88° / 67°
Mon
⛈️Thunderstorm + hail
82° / 67°
1.02"
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 Little River.
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Time of Day
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Little River conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Little River · June · Early Summer
🟢 Active now at 68°F water
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YELLOW SALLY PEAK (size 14-16) — Little River's signature summer hatch, heavy emergence. Light Cahill (size 14-16). Sulphurs continuing early month.
🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only
River Map
About Little River
The Little River through Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Townsend is arguably the most iconic trout stream in the Eastern US. Wild rainbow, brown, and native brook trout in a cathedral-like forest — the fly fishing equivalent of a pilgrimage.
Regulations
Great Smoky Mountains National Park regulations apply: artificial lures only, single hook only (no treble hooks), all brook trout must be released, minimum 7-inch size limit on rainbow and brown. National Park Service entrance fee required.