The Great Smokies is a very popular destination for fishermen of all ages. Flyfishing is especially popular in the over 2,100 miles of streams within the boundaries of the Smoky Mountains. In fact, the Smokies protects one of the last wild trout habitats in the eastern United States.

But fishing in the Smokies isn’t limited to trout, you can also find several coolwater smallmouth bass streams to get your fix. Then there’s Fontana Lake, a 29-mile long, 11,700-acre lake along the southern border of the Great Smokies.

Fishing is permitted year-round in the Smokies starting at 30 minutes before sunrise and ending 30 minutes after official sunset. You must however possess a valid fishing license or permit from either Tennessee or North Carolina.

For more detailed information on fishing in the Smokies visit the official National Parks Service website: http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/fishing.htm