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

Great fishing trip with Capt Jay. He knows the river really well and is an excellent guide and…read moreteacher. We caught as many small mouth and white bass as we wanted. Great trip!

If you are even remotely a fan of the outdoors, I highly recommend River Smallie Adventures! Jay…read moreis incredibly nice and he knows his stuff when it comes to the area and fishing. We met him for a 4 hour adventure and start to finish, it was completely seamless. He has everything taken care of. All you have to do is show up and fish. He takes care of all of the equipment, bait, lures, and the boat. He even has snacks and drinks. He knows the river well and knows the right places to fish, which changes with the season, time of day, and weather. He just knows. He's like a fish whisperer. I kid you not, within 5 minutes of my first cast, I hooked a fish. It had been some time since I had been fishing and Jay was patient and explained casting easily. We used live bait and Jay even took care of baiting my line because that's what he does! We caught fish after fish after fish and he explained what each type was. Our largest catch (not my own) was over 5 lbs and 22" long. That's a big fish! In between each spot, we were chauffered around the river in his custom built boat. We saw the sights and were reminded how incredible the Great Smoky Mountains really are. I highly recommend booking an Adventure with Jay.

Despite some factors beyond his control- the weather (intermittent rain) and attitude of the fish (…read moreinitially indifferent to our lures), we had a wonderful and memorable morning... and eventually caught some fish as well! My husband and I took our 12 year old grandsons out with Derek and a colleague of his in two boats. The kids had a blast, Derek taught me how to cast, and everyone caught (and released) fish! All in all a perfect morning!

Was the highlight of our trip! Derek is an excellent guide, very knowledgeable about the area and…read moregreat with kids. Highly recommended for families or adults. Thanks Derek!!

It went amazing. The water was super calm. It was warm. The employees were super helpful and…read morehave safety top of mind. What I really like is when you come back from boating it was super easy to Pull back into the dock. I would go back in two seconds.

Staff was friendly and attentive. We had an issue with our boat and had to return. They gave us a…read morenew boat. Reset our rental clock and away we went. No further issues. Boat was clean, well maintained and we enjoyed Douglas lake. Be prepared ethanol free fuel is more expensive so when they fill you up it's not the same as the station down the street pricing. We have rented boats before at other locations and they are among the best.

Driving north of SR-70 (Asheville Highway), I crossed the bridge and my eye was drawn to the dam to…read morethe east. Thankfully, there is a turnoff and I was able to get a proper look at the dam. A little further, a road turns to the right and it curves back under the dam and leads down to the riverside. A few pickup trucks were parked as people are using the dam for some intense fishing. The dam was built by the Tennessee Eastern Electric Company in 1912-1913 and generates hydroelectricity. It was later purchased by the Tennessee Valley Authority who improved it to the point where it was able to generate 10,640 kilowatts of electricity. Unfortunately, the area became too blocked with sediment and the generators were taken offline in 1972. The dam and reservoir are now used for flood control and recreation. It is a smaller dam compared to most but it is pretty to look at and the fishing looks good. Enjoy this dam review! [Review 20137 overall - 463 in Tennessee - 1113 of 2023.]

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 was a stopping point whilst bringing our brand new Airstream home and it is a gorgeous spot of…read morewoods with a stream outside your window, Canadian geese paddling in the water, mountain views, and nothing but the sound of wind through the trees. The staff are welcoming and gracious and went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. Dog walking parks and potty stations throughout, and full hookups for your glamping experience. Definitely keeping this spot as a go-to.

Amazing how they recovered after Helene flooding. Looks like nothing happened. Love the place.read more

Awesome state park with plenty of parking, pull offs to play in the creek, and tons of hiking…read moretrails. Dog and kid friendly, no bathrooms available. Lots of wildflower blooms and creekside hiking. Great spot for a picnic and sunning by the water.

Great park to take kids for easy access to wade and swim in a mountain stream. Has trails. Picnic…read morearea is very limited and located too close to porta-potties. Just go for the water!