At Southern Appalachian Anglers, we are dedicated to our staff, our clients and our community. Regarding Governor Roy Cooper’s Executive Order beginning on March 30th, 2020 we are not offering any guide trips until April 30th, 2020. While we know this will impact our business and many others that have scheduled trip outings, we believe […]
The French Broad river is coined the 3rd oldest river in the world! Winding through Asheville’s mountain valleys, it is a beautiful river to see. The question SAA fishing guides get asked a lot is, what fish are in the French Broad river? With the river being one of the oldest in the world it […]
While many anglers flock to the lake for their smallmouth bass fishing fix, our guides specialize in guiding on the freestone rivers in and around Asheville, North Carolina for trophy smallmouth bass. Bass fishing Asheville can be productive year-round if the weather permits. Asheville is located in the mountains of Western North Carolina which can […]
Western North Carolina has been coined the trout capital of the Southeast, but the best fishing in North Carolina mountains offers way more than just trout. The mountains in North Carolina is probably one of the most underestimated fisheries in America. Our mountains offer anglers of all backgrounds with opportunities. Asheville, North Carolina is home […]
At Southern Appalachian Anglers LLC, we have been providing Asheville, North Carolina with industry-leading guided fishing trips since 2012. Our professional fishing guides have extensive knowledge for successfully fishing the rivers, creeks and tributaries around Asheville. Professional Fishing Guides Hiring a professional fishing guide might be overwhelming or stressful. Concerns may include is he/she professional? […]
Wild, Native, and Stocked Trout. What’s the Difference? Written by: Ethan Hollifield Head Guide at Southern Appalachian Anglers The ecological history of trout in Western North Carolina has created a relatively diverse fishery as it stands today here in the mountains. Our waterways currently hold four primary species of trout: brook trout, brown trout, rainbow […]
With below average lows for March and abnormal flooding conditions, it has been tough to get to some rivers during the first week of March. It will only get better as the weather starts to warm up… NC TROUT STOCKING Trout have been stocked in our delayed harvest streams as of March 1st. With all […]
How to Ethically Handle Trout By: Ethan Hollifield, Guide at Southern Appalachian Anglers The varying trout species that are found in Western North Carolina are the quintessential essence of what makes our fisheries here so special. In order to keep the trout fishing here as best managed as possible; it’s important for all anglers regardless […]
NC Trout Fishing Regulations Mountain trout require cold, oxygenated water to thrive. Therefore there are a number of regulations put into place to help protect their environment, and prevent anglers from keeping the desired amount of fish with creel limits. While catch and release is the only practice that we preach at Southern Appalachian Anglers, […]
A Guide To Help You Catch More Smallmouth Bass in WNC When it comes to the battle between the fisherman and the fish, the smallmouth is the one sport fish that is always brought up. With more power than a trout, more fight than a largemouth, the smallmouth is the best fighting fish – pound […]