Current Streamflow- 276cfs
Water Temp- 63-70F depending on location
Hatches: Yellow Sallies, Tan Caddis, Golden Stoneflies
Hot Flies: Neversink Caddis, Purple Haze, Griffith’s Gnat, Rainbow Warrior, Copper John, Jigged Bugger
Streams in the Tellico area are currently running above the median flow this week thanks to frequent showers over the past several days. This late in the summer, we’re happy to get whatever rain we can get. Water temps are still pretty good for this time of year as well. You’ll find temps in the low 60s from Green Cove upstream to the NC state line and in the tributaries. Hatches of yellow sallies and golden stoneflies are still consistent enough to entice a trout to rise.
Weekly trout stocking has ended on the Tellico River and Citico Creek for the season. You’ll still need the Tellico/Citico Daily Permit and the river will continue to be closed Thursdays and Fridays in the permit area until August 15th per TWRA regulations.
Take advantage of the higher water this weekend. The trout will be less spooky and feeding comfortably in the increased flows.
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