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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5-Day Outlook as of 5/27/25
Today - A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 76. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Tonight - Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4am, then a chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Wednesday - A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Wednesday Night - A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers between 7pm and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Thursday - A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Thursday Night - A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Friday - Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Friday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Saturday - Sunny, with a high near 77. Light west southwest wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Saturday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Sunday - A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Sunday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Monday - Sunny, with a high near 82.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/27/25
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