The South Fork Holston River is well known for its abundant trout fishing. Both browns and rainbows are plentiful. The appeal of this river is the potential for the big ones... 10lb brown trout are not unusual, and in this stretch of river anglers have netted browns that tipped the scales at 20lbs! If you forget anything check out the South Holston Fly shop. The generation schedule of the Holston Dam contributes to your fishing day. To check the schedule go to TVA.gov. If the dam is generating the water is fast and the fish are often more aggressive and a heck of a lot of fun to reel in off a boat. When they are not there is great fishing along the grasses that run the length of the river. Whatever your strategy, you're sure to have success in this river. South Holston Lake (over 7500 acres!) is a clean beautiful swimming lake that is also full of fish! Although populations of small and largemouth bass are not as common there are many rainbow trout which keeps the fish biting! If your not using a lure there is a nice forage base of shad, bluegill and other minnows to keep your bait bucket full!
