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Western North Carolina World Class Fly Fishing Starts with Endless River Adventures.

Come and enjoy fly fishing in Western North Carolina, home to some of the best trout and small-mouth bass fishing in the Southeast on the Nantahala River and other nearby rivers. Endless River Adventures offers fly fishing instruction and professional guide service for fly fishing. We are permitted by the U.S. Forest Service for float trips on the Nantahala River.

We fish the Nantahala River, Tuckasegee River, Little Tennessee River, Cheoah River, and Snowbird Creek. Our premier experience is a fly fishing float trip on the lower Nantahala River. Whether you are interested in trout fishing or smallmouth bass fishing with a fly rod, our professional guides will work with you on the best places to fish, and add to your repertoire of casting with new techniques.

State Record Trout, Nantahala River - Endless River Adventures Fly Fishing

Guided Nantahala River Trout Fishing for Beginners to  Expert Anglers

Whether you are new at fly fishing or are an experienced angler  looking to spend time fishing the best rivers in western North Carolina, we’ve got you covered.

Endless River Adventures is a small, expert guide service by choice. This means you are a big fish in our stream and we go above and beyond to make your fishing experience a very special part of your vacation. Our fishing clients return to us year after year – join us and you’ll see why!

Our Endless River Adventures fly shop is just 15 minutes west of Bryson City, next to the world class trout waters of the Nantahala River, in the Nantahala Gorge in western North Carolina. We are within easy driving distance from the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, Asheville, Highlands Cashiers, Franklin, Knoxville and Atlanta.

Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Rivers

best trout fishing near Bryson City is the Nantahala River

Nantahala River Fishing – Lower

8 miles of world class trout fishing. The Nantahala is unique in that it is a four season destination, including summer fly fishing because it is a cold water stream. It’s home to record-breaking wild and stocked trout.

best trout fishing near Bryson City is the Nantahala River

Tuckasegee River Fishing

The Tuckasegee (“Tuck”) is a premiere river to fish during delayed harvest season, which is October through May, when they are heavily stocked with trout. Repeated stocking occurs in October, November, March, April and May.

best trout fishing near Bryson City is the Nantahala River

Upper Nantahala River Fishing

Part of the delayed harvest collection of rivers in western NC, the Upper Nantahala is best suited for wade fishing. The Upper Nantahala River is a Delayed Harvest Stream.

Endless River Adventures Guided Fly Fishing Trip Options

Nantahala Float Fishing Trips

The advantage of a float trip is that you can fish a longer stretch of river and it’s a really comfortable trip. Our oar-rigged boats fit two anglers and the guide. We provide all the essential equipment you will need for your trip, except your NC fishing license. Full day and half day options are available.

Wade Fishing Trips

For destination fishing on smaller creeks and/or rivers, wade fishing is the preferred option. We provide all the essential equipment you will need for your trip, including waders and wading boots, except your NC fishing license. Full day and half day options are available.

Fly Fishing Instruction

For new anglers who want an introduction to fly fishing, or anglers looking to improve their technique, our guides are your best instructors. They are seasoned guides and patient, experienced instructors who will help you success at the art of fly fishing.

Women’s Fly Fishing

While fly fishing has always been a sport of choice for men, it is now very much a women’s sport as well. Whether learning to fish or wanting a day of guided fly fishing, our male and female guides will make your experience memorable. 

Endless River Adventures Fly Shop

Our fly fishing shop at the Nantahala River, just 15 minutes west of Bryson City, NC, is a full service fly shop with all the equipment and flies you need for fly fishing. Our expert guides handpick our selection and share their preferred equipment choices with you.

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Nantahala River Fishing Reports

Our Fishing Report covers the Nantahala River, home to record winning trout. Find out fishing conditions, flies recommendations, and more in our fishing report.