These guys are simply the best. I've been out with Austin about a half dozen times and he always…read moreputs me on big fish and better yet it's just a blast spending a day on the water with him. Additionally the shop is amazing. The whole team there is super knowledgeable, the selection is top notch, especially for the lakes in the area and the service is an 11 on a scale of 10.

Great family owned business providing first class service, products and advice! Mike did an…read moreoutstanding job getting my boat properly set up (correcting my inexperienced mistakes trying to DYI) and setting up new equipment! The quality work, products, customer service and expert advice are well worth the drive! Looking forward to a guide trip soon! I plan make all my fishing purchases with Dream Catcher's instead of TW and BP!

Alway fun to visit! I'm too old to really fish the streams anymore. When we Rv in the area Andy's…read moreis on the menu! It's fun to catch and cook your dinner in the wilds! Fish you catch and cook are always better tasting! Like most fish farms Andy's provides all the equipment you need. They weigh and clean your fish and put them on ice. They also require to keep any fish you "land".This causes a dilemma; you could catch enough fish for an army in 20 minutes. If you want to take home 4 nice trout for dinner however,your fishing time would be extremely limited.....Huh...what to do? I solved this problem by bringing an extremely light Temkara rod used to fish small streams. I also tied on barbless hooks and viola problem solved. You can extend your fighting times. If they don't throw the hook,"landing" those slippery little buggers with arthritic fingers makes it almost impossible to "land" any fish at all! I was lucky to catch those 4 rainbows for dinner. Lots of fun ....if you close your eyes you are in Montana again!

Great place to bring young kids to fish and ensure they catch something. The adults running the…read moreplace are unpleasant and unfriendly, specially the fat woman . The teenagers helping run the place are at least somewhat pleasant. A bit pricey though at $6.50 a pound .

On short notice, we booked a half day wade trip with Bill. We fished in-town for stocker rainbows…read more Excellent trip. The staff at the shop were very friendly and helpful. Bill knew the river well and put us on big fish the whole trip. We tried Euronmyphing . . . highly recommended. Would definitely go back to The Smoky Mountain Angler and definitely do a wading trip with Bill again.

If you're looking to pick up something's before fishing around Gatlinburg get it before you get…read morehere. Online says they are open at 8am 4/17 no one was there at 8. Came back at 9 guy was there said someone called in sick so they had to call him in. Understandable the next day needed to stop in and get new float line showed up at 7:45 guides were there with customers getting them ready said someone should be there shortly so we waited.......8:30 still no one around. So I would suggest getting what you need before you get here!

This is my favorite Buncombe County River Park. Even though there are no restroom facilities here,…read morethe beauty and serenity of the location more than make up for it. In addition to the various natural dams and rocks in the River, someone has created a little kiddie pool to keep the little ones from floating downstream to Marshall. The river splits with part of it going down a channel to the right, forming walnut island. That little section of the river is just absolutely gorgeous, and the county maintains an easily traversed path the Full length of the island. It could be the perfect location for a small informal wedding, with the bride coming down the path from around the bend, a natural canopy complete with beautiful gurgling sounds of the river flowing over the rocks. The park is equipped with barbecue grills and picnic tables, although the tables look pretty uncomfortable. I suggest bringing your own canvas or folding chairs & blanket if you're going to be here for a while. There is plenty of gorgeous grass, and the park seems to be pretty well maintained. This morning, I saw two people fly fishing, in their waders, as well as a couple more people fishing from a small boat on the river. Really, an idyllic scene. No one else was in the park for the entire 30 minutes we were there, so if you want a little privacy and a gorgeous spot, Walnut Island River Park is the place to go. At least until it gets discovered by the masses.

Highly recommend this spot for tourists and locals. Be prepared to catch the biggest catfish EVER…read more Staff is so kind and helpful with everything. I will 100% be back to this spot. It's a hidden gem

A good local place to go fishing for catfish…read more Catch a release only. $12 a person to get in. Cash only. No ATM on site. They sell bait and some snacks as well. Only downside at all is it semi looks like a junk yard when your driving in through the entrance. Once you get past that it's a nice relaxing place to fish.

We decided to head back home half a day early to get some miles in for the trip to VA from…read moreNashville. We decided to stop in Dandrige overnight and catch some zzzs before making the final leg the following day. It was the 4th of July and we came across the Dandridge dock while searching for some dinner. We got out to take a look and wow, the view of Douglas Lake was so beautiful that evening. It has a long walkway and at the end of it, there are Adirondack chairs for people to sit on. There were several people taking their boats out or coming in, families fishing, and other people like ourselves taking in the view. Definitely worth taking a few minutes to take a peek when staying in or around Dandridge or simply passing through. Stay safe, Friends!

Beautiful but, the water is still way, way down. Will be going back once the water level is back up.read more

I booked an afternoon trip for the East Fork of the French Broad River which is 30 minutes from…read morewhere I'm staying in Saphire, NC. My guide sends me instructions the night before to meet him 1:45 minutes away in the Nantahala Gorge. I now have to coordinate a different location because the East Fork is too far for him. So we settle on the Tuckaseegee River in Webster. The morning of the trip, he texts me and says his truck broke down and has to cancel the trip. I called Gordon who tells me he thinks he has another guide who can take me, and he'll call me one way or the other within 30-45 minutes. An hour later, I still don't hear from him but reach the guide who says he can meet a bit later. Gordon finally calls and gives me excuses as to why he didn't call me. But due to all the drama caused between coordinating with his guide the day before and the day of the trip, I was no longer in a happy frame of mind. So Gordon cancelled the trip. Birthday trip ruined. Don't use this company. It's too much hassle coordinating a trip. And Gordon has no idea how to handle a bad situation.

We had a great time with Turning Stone Fly Fishing. We went out with Jordan and he was a great…read moreguide and teacher. The beauty of the scenery he took us to was worth it alone. Add in all the fish we caught even not know how when we got there and you have a wonderful experience. Highly recommend and will be back again.

The camp host was unprofessional, rude, and threatened to call the sheriffs department because he…read moresaid we were talking too loud. We were not loud and are filing a complaint. We have been coming here for years but will not pay to be treated this way.

Our family loves North Mills River! If you're looking to hike, fish, ride horses, picnic, camp,…read moreetc. this is a solid spot. The picnic area is very well maintained and each picnic table typically has a charcoal grill to go with it. We really love fishing out here! If you're lucky enough to outsmart the elusive fish out here... you can expect to catch rainbow, brook, and brown trout!