Appalachians
Little River
Live Conditions
Little River — Above Townsend
7-Day Flow
→ Stable
24-Hr Pressure
28.45 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
🌦️Drizzle
64° / 53°
0.08"
Tomorrow
☁️Overcast
71° / 52°
Tue
☁️Overcast
76° / 58°
Wed
🌧️Rain showers
69° / 63°
0.35"
Stable conditions — watch for afternoon hatches, especially BWOs on overcast stretches.
Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min
What should I fish today?
⚡ AIAI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.
6.8
Time of Day
Using: 43.9 CFS · 55°F · Midges and BWOs on mild afternoons. Brown trout spawning — RESPECT REDDS. Sections beginning to ice in the highest reaches.
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Little River conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Little River · November · Late Fall
🟢 Active now at 55°F water
🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range
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Midges and BWOs on mild afternoons. Brown trout spawning — RESPECT REDDS. Sections beginning to ice in the highest reaches.
🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only
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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.
Learn More
Guides to help you fish Little River with more confidence.
Tennessee Fishing Regulations for Fly Anglers
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Trout Species of Tennessee
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How Barometric Pressure Affects Fishing (And How to Use It)
That gorgeous bluebird day after a cold front? Worst fishing of the year. Here's the data behind why pressure changes matter more than the weather…