Fishing Season: Late Summer

Small Streams in Blue Ridge Mountains - NC

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

64

Foscoe Fishing Company's Tip of the Week

Dry-dropper rigs are very effective in this area. Dropping your first nymph around 18-36 inches will cover almost everywhere effectively.

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Map of Small Streams in Blue Ridge Mountains

Water Flow Data

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

Foscoe Fishing Company
Brown Hobson
Chetola Resort at Blowing Rock, NC

5-Day Outlook as of 8/25/25

We are looking at beautiful weather and cooler than average temperatures (for this time of year) making for optimal fishing conditions!

Techniques & Tips as of 8/25/25

End of august and most of September tends to be a dryer time. With the anticipation of lower flows this next month, consider using a longer leader and staying further behind the runs.

Local Species Available Late Summer

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    Trout

Foscoe Fishing Company's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Tunghead Soft Hackle Hare's Ear Black 12-16
Stimulator Tan 10-14
TH Duracell Jig Grey 16-20
Griffith's Gnat BWO 16-20
Jig Napoleon Yellow 16-20
France Fly Black 16-20
Tunghead Pheasant Tail Jig Grey 16-20
Bead Head Rubber-Legged Orvis CJ Copper 16,18

Tunghead Soft Hackle Hare's Ear

A variation of the hare's ear nymph with a fast-sink tungsten bead and a soft hackle.

2.99

Item #941B

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Foscoe Fishing Company's Recommended Gear

Description: About Small Streams in Blue Ridge Mountains

Small streams and feeder creeks throughout the southern Appalachian Mountains. These streams are incredibly healthy and at the upper elevations support the protected Appalachian Brook Trout. The Blue Ridge Parkway and The Wilson Creek area of Pisgah National Forest offer hundreds of excellent small stream fisheries.

Nearest Airport:

Charlotte, NC , Johnson City, TN

Hatches:

Sulphurs Midges Stoneflies

Best Time to Fish:

Mornings

Best Stretch:

Upper Howard's Creek

Best Access:

All the public pull offs on Howard's Creek Rd.