About Smoky Mountain Angler

Smoky Mountain Angler is a fly fishing shop and guide service in Gatlinburg and describes itself as the oldest authorized fishing guide service for Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Its guides work with anglers of every level, from experienced fly fishermen looking for a memorable day on the water to complete beginners trying the sport for the first time. With years of experience on Smokies streams, the guides teach the techniques needed to catch wild mountain trout inside the park, and they also lead trips for stocked fish in local waters. Because effective fly patterns change through the seasons, the guides keep track of which patterns and sizes are working, and the shop posts a regular fishing report. Trips can be booked online or by contacting the shop. The Gatlinburg store is in Brookside Village, and the company also has a location on South Gay Street in Knoxville. Anyone fishing in the national park needs a valid Tennessee or North Carolina fishing license and should follow park fishing regulations.