Planning Your Trip

Planning your trip to Fly Fish in East Tennessee, is as easy as getting in the boat on the date of your excursion. Call to book your date with us today.
 
We accommodate all of your fly fishing needs as well as point you in the right direction for some good eats and a nice place to stay on your trip.

Wherever you're traveling here from; within Tennessee, Virginia, Michigan, Arkansas, Alabama, Florida or right over the mountain in North Carolina ya'll will appreciate the southern charm this part of the state offers. Dont forget the gourmet lunch provided riverside on our trout or smallmouth river float trips! Providing exclusive bookings when needed, with reservations at local hotels/riverside lodging.

Lodging
Papaws Fishing Pad (Bluff City, TN)
423-534-1203
www.pappawsfishingpad.com
Americourt
Hotel
 (Elizabethton, TN)  
(423) 542-4466
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Bee Cliff Cabins (Elizabethton, TN)
(423) 542-6033
 

www.beecliffcabins.com
Watauga
River Getaway
 (Watauga, TN)
Holston Castaways (Bristol, TN)
Ramada Inn (Johnson City, TN)
Holiday Inn Express (Erwin, TN)
Meridith Valley Cabins (Watauga, TN)
423-543-8603 day 423-543-8131 night
www.meredithvalleycabins.com/
Anderson Riverside Cabin (Bristol, TN)
(423) 418-4134
http://andersonsriversidecabin.com/
South
Holston Homestead (Bristol, TN)

Riverside lodging can be booked up well in advance, please call ahead for reservations!
 
We Provide

    • Transportation to and from the river
    • Gourmet streamside lunch
    • Beverages
    • Rods and Waders
    • Flies and other necessary tackle
    

What You Need to Bring
    • Sunglasses (polarized)
    • Rod(s) - if you have them
    • Waders - if you have them
    • Rain Gear
    • Sunscreen
    • Camera
    • Hat
    • Necessary medications
    • Fishing license*

         














Meeting Time and Location
Generally all trout trips meet at the Mcdonalds in Elizabethton TN, or we will arrange to pick you up from your hotel or riverside lodging. Please call a day or two ahead of time to confirm the meeting time and location details.

Licenses*
Tennessee fishing licenses can be obtained with a credit card by calling 1-888-814-TWRA or visiting the twra website.

New: Out of state residents can now purchase a one day fishing license, also new for TN residents this year especially South Holston River Fanatics, a special license can be purchased to fish the river in VA across the border. 

North Carolina: 
1-888-2HUNTFISH
Virginia:  1-866-721-6911
 
Gratuity
It is our policy that your guide provides a first class excursion. Gratuity is a reflection on
your guide's performance and is very much appreciated.

                   


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Silver Bow Anglers Fly Fishing Guide Service LLC      |      107 Forest Drive     |      Elizabethton, TN 37644      |      423-794-8977