6 Great Places to Go Fishing in the Smoky Mountains

Fishing in the Smoky Mountains is a very popular pastime. It’s a fantastic idea for bonding with your kids, friends, and even significant other, and it gets you outside having fun! You can be a novice or expert–either way you can find a stream in the Smokies that’s perfect for fishing.  You can fish in many places in the Smokies, but here are 6 of the best places to go fishing in the Smoky Mountains:

1. Herbert Holt Park

Herbert Holt Park is located in Gatlinburg, so it will be a short drive from our condos. This park is perfect to bring your kids to, as it is a “children-only” fishing spot. So if your kids are just starting out, this is a great place for them to learn! Herbert Holt Park also has the only handicap-accessible fishing pier in Tennessee, making this easy-going trout fishing spot great for both children and handicapped visitors.

2. Mynatt Park

Mynatt Park is another “children-only” spot to go fishing in the Smoky Mountains. Here you can walk down along the stream and choose any spot you think will be perfect, or you can fish off of the bridge! At this Gatlinburg park, you can easily park the car, get out, set up, and get right to fishing!

3. LeConte Creek

Take a drive up Cherokee Orchard Road and you’ll find LeConte Creek. This is a great place to go fishing in the Smoky Mountains if you want to be surrounded by nature, but not travel far out of the way. Here you can catch rainbow and brook trout. This area is open to all ages.

4. Budley Creek

Budley Creek can be found along Highway 73 and is typically overlooked as a fishing spot in the area. This spot may require a little more work as you make your way through the lush woodlands. However, if you decide to take the challenge of getting to the river, many fishermen have a great time catching rainbow and brook trout in this area. This area is also open to all ages.

5. Abrams Creek

You’ll find Abrams Creek in the Cades Cove area. The drive and hike to this area will set the perfect peaceful tone for a fishing excursion. A local favorite spot along Abrams Creek is the Horseshoe. This section might require wading in some water, but most fishermen won’t mind once they snag some of the large trout and smallmouth bass that dwell in these waters!

6. Douglas Lake

Douglas Lake is a fantastic place to fish for all ages and skill levels. If you have the time to spend all day fishing or several hours, you’ll have a good time out here. You can find a wide variety of fish in the lake like largemouth and smallmouth bass, trout, crappie and bluegill.

Fishing in the Smoky Mountains does have rules and regulations, and a license is required. To learn more about fishing in the area, visit the National Park Service website.

Looking for other places to go fishing? Check out these Gatlinburg fishing spots!

Once you have your catch of the day after fishing in the Smoky Mountains, you can bring it back to your condo in Gatlinburg to have a delicious meal in your condo’s kitchen! Take a look at our Gatlinburg condos and their amenities so you can visit soon and start having fun fishing!