Speckled Trout Outfitters

Private lessons tailored to your request. Examples: casting, fly tying, knots, presentation, entomology. This is not intended to be a lesson conducted on the water but more to help each angler become ready to go out and fish on their own. This is a great option for someone not wanting to spend a higher dollar but still learn the basics of fly fishing! *Start times and end times may vary for lesson depending on customer and guide availability. *

Join us on a float trip! This trip offers beginners or advanced anglers alike the opportunity to float one of our pristine fisheries in East Tennessee. Different from a wade, you will have the opportunity to cover more mileage, scenery, and possibly, more fish! On the day of your trip, you will meet at The Speckled Trout Outfitters Parking Lot between 6:00 am-7:00 am. (Your guide will contact you 48 hours prior to your trip to solidify a meeting time.) You will have a 1 hour trip to the pristine tailwaters of the Watauga or South Holston River. (It's recommended that you park your vehicle at a community parking lot nearby and ride with the guide). Half Day (Approx. 4 Hours of River Time): Your Trip will start at The Speckled Trout Outfitters Shop between 6 and 7 am, and you will return around 1:30-2:30 pm +/-. If the date you want isn't showing available, please call (828) 773-8852 or drop us a line. Full Day (Approx. 6.5 Hours of River Time): Your Trip will start at The Speckled Trout Outfitters Shop between 6 and 7 am, and you will return around 4-5 pm +/-.

On a wade trip, a professional guide will lead you through one of our many local creeks. This experience will prepare you for fishing creeks & streams on your own and offers a variety of opportunities from larger rivers to smaller brook trout creeks. Half Day (Approx. 4 Hours of River Time): Your Trip will start at The Speckled Trout Outfitters Shop between 6 and 7 am, and you will return around 1:30-2:30 pm +/-. If the date you want isn't showing available, please call (828) 773-8852 or drop us a line. Full Day (Approx. 6.5 Hours of River Time): Your Trip will start at The Speckled Trout Outfitters Shop between 6 and 7 am, and you will return around 4-5 pm +/-. If the date you want isn't showing available, please call (828) 773-8852 or drop us a line.

April 11 Event. Explore the moonlit woods as we embark on a hike around Price Lake using only the light of the moon to illuminate our path. We will witness how our eyes adjust to low light and our senses become heightened. During the hike, the group will stop several times to learn about the moon, how to use nature to guide our way, and the history of Julian Price. This trip is a good fit for people who want an adventure and are able to walk two miles on moderately uneven ground and are up to the challenge of walking in the dark. Please wear comfortable athletic shoes and bring a bottle of water, rain jacket, and a flashlight (just in case!).

We hike at your speed and will never pair you up with other clients, and our knowledgeable guides will ensure that your experience matches what it is that you are looking for. The Speckled Trout Outfitters is the only company in the area to hold guide permits from the National Park Service, US Forest Service and NC State Parks. As our hikes are fully customizable, we can build a trip to suit your needs. Whether you want a relaxing trip through meadows, an adrenaline-filled ascent, or to splash in a waterfall, we have the knowledge and expertise to build your own adventure.

Ready for dreary winter to be over and see spring flowers? Spring ephemerals are the beautiful flowers blooming on the forest floor in early spring, before the trees leaf out. Because the trees are bare, these plants don’t have to compete for sunlight with the trees, allowing them to grow and bloom while the rest of the forest still appears dormant. Rachel will guide you down in Wilson Creek, and some flowers we’ll be on the lookout for are: dwarf-crested iris, trout lilies, dutchman's breeches, bleeding heart, blood heart, water leaf, spring beauties, foam flower, Solomon's seal, blue cohosh, and Rachel’s favorite, trillium. Rachel has had a hand in the plant world since 2018, when she began working at New Garden Nursery in Greensboro. She has since worked for two gardening businesses and a forest farm in Western North Carolina, before opening her own ecological landscaping business in 2020, Magna Silva. Her degree in Environmental Science from University of Virginia contributes to her scientific knowledge of plants, while her thousands of miles on trail give her a deep admiration for all the beauty of the forest. THIS HIKE IS FOR: Anyone who is interested in learning about plants and ecology in our Appalachian forest. Because there will be frequent breaks to stop, admire, and learn about the flowers, a basic level of fitness is required, as we will be on our feet for up to four hours with variations in elevation and terrain. ROUGH ITINERARY: Meet at 8 am at The Speckled Trout parking lot. We will drive to Wilson Creek and hike for 3-4 hours. We will finish up our hike, drive back, an arrive back at the parking lot around 1 pm.

Join us for a TN Tailwater trip! This is a fantastic opportunity to wade with one of our seasoned guides on some of the best fisheries in the south east. This trip poses both a great chance at a quality fish and quantity! This trip's availability is completely dependent upon the generating schedules of the Watauga and South Holston River. On the day of your trip, you will meet at The Speckled Trout Outfitters Parking Lot between 6:00 am-7:00 am. (Your guide will contact you 48 hours prior to your trip to solidify a meeting time.) You will have a 1 hour trip to the pristine tailwaters of the Watauga or South Holston River. (It's recommended that you park your vehicle at a community parking lot nearby and ride with the guide).

Date: August 15-17. Disconnect from the busyness of daily life and settle into the presence and peace and quiet of nature on a weekend trip that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and inspired. You will learn all you need to know - from water filtration to what not to wipe with - and be provided with all necessary gear to safely, successfully and joyfully backpack. Each day will involve a 3–5-mile hike, allowing plenty of time for breaks, learning, and leisurely time at camp to take in our natural environment. Gear and food are included, and don’t worry, this is not your average trail food of peanut butter on tortillas and chicken-flavored ramen. Your guide, Becca, is an amazing trail chef, and we promise you will leave the weekend asking for recipes.