Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
45
Orvis Sevierville's Tip of the Week
It's gonna be a mix of rain, sunshine and wind this week so plan those fishing trips accordingly! Sulfurs and Cicadas are out on top water!!! If you are able to make it out, Midges, buggers and smaller nymphs are the ticket items for this week on the Clinch! You may see some caddis, Sulphurs or BWO out. Keep an eye on the generation schedule provided by TVA so you plan your time on the water accordingly.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 5/21/25
Today - Sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tonight - Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Thursday - A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Thursday Night - A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Friday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Friday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Saturday - A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind. Saturday Night - A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. Sunday - Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Sunday Night - Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Memorial Day - Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 76. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Monday Night - Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Tuesday - A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/21/25
Sulfur Hatches are out on the water so keep an eye out for those bugs! Nymphing and tossing some streamers has been producing pretty successful days out on the water. Long, light leaders (6x fluorocarbon ideally for nymph rigs, mono for dries), Midges size 18-22, colors- black, olive, purple and red have been working pretty well. Pheasant tail- sizes 16-20 with or without bead head heads have been getting hits on the water all under an indicator.
Local Species Available Year Round
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Trout
Orvis Sevierville's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Bead Head Stonefly | olive | 14-20 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | olive/black | 6-8 |
Rojo Midge | N/A | 16-20 |
Rojo Midge | N/A | 18,20 |
zebra midge | Red | 18-22 |
San Juan worm | Red | 14-16 |
Vernille San Juan Worm | red | 14-20 |
Bead Head Brassie™ | Purple | 20 |
D and D | White | 2 |
Mini Dungeons | N/A | 22 |
Orvis Sevierville's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
5-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Class V Sink Tip Fly Line