The Watauga tailwater has been our go-to river for anglers looking to catch a boat load of fish. That doesn't mean we haven't landed some pigs out there as well. Fall is always a great time to float the Watauga River. Prolific blue wing olive, caddis, and midge hatches last through the fall and provide excellent dry fly opportunities. The streamer bite is picking up and should continue to get better as the leaves change. Good numbers of shad and sculpins are in the river and the big browns are keying in. The browns are already starting to gather in the spawning grounds. The majority of spawning will start early October and last through late December.
Check out our great blue wing olive, caddis and midge flies at the Trout University store.
This report provided by TroutU friend "Trophy Water Guide Service" in Boone NC.