Fishing Guides in Asheville, North Carolina
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Brown Trout Fly Fishing LLC
We specialize in guiding and teaching fly fishing for trout and smallmouth in Western North Carolina & East Tennessee.
Richard Witt Fly Fishing
Richard Witt offers guided fly fishing trips for Trout & Smallmouth Bass in Asheville & Western North Carolina, Asheville Fly Fishing Guides serving the Pisgah, Smokies and more. We also offer all-inclusive fly fishing vacations to Missoula, Montana, Estes Park, Colorado and Islamorada, Florida.
Asheville Drifters- Asheville Fishing Guide Service
Asheville Drifters offers fishing trips to a wide variety of places to fish for smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, brook trout, or brown trout. We also offer half day and full day float trips and wading trips
Brookside Guides
Guided Fly Fishing in Western North Carolina
What's Biting in Asheville
5 species reported in the Asheville area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
Month-by-Month Fishing in Asheville, NC
Fishing in Asheville in January
January is a slower stretch for fishing around Asheville — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Asheville in February
1 species is active in and around Asheville in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Asheville's 4 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Asheville in March
5 species are active in and around Asheville in March: White Bass, Flathead Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Asheville's 4 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Asheville in April
5 species are active in and around Asheville in April: White Bass, Flathead Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Asheville's 4 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Asheville in May
5 species are active in and around Asheville in May: White Bass, Flathead Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Asheville's 4 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Asheville in June
5 species are active in and around Asheville in June: White Bass, Flathead Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Asheville's 4 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Asheville in July
4 species are active in and around Asheville in July: Flathead Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Asheville's 4 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Asheville in August
2 species are active in and around Asheville in August: Flathead Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass. Book one of Asheville's 4 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Asheville in September
5 species are active in and around Asheville in September: White Bass, Flathead Catfish, Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Asheville's 4 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Asheville in October
3 species are active in and around Asheville in October: White Bass, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Asheville's 4 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Asheville in November
2 species are active in and around Asheville in November: Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Asheville's 4 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Asheville in December
December is a slower stretch for fishing around Asheville — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Asheville
Asheville, North Carolina offers freshwater fishing with 5 species reported in the area and 4 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are March, April, May, June.
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What You Can Catch in Asheville
Hybrid Striped Bass
Chasing hybrid striped bass near Asheville? Look no further than Lake James.
Full hybrid striped bass guide for Asheville →Striped Bass
Targeting Striped Bass in the Asheville area means heading to the larger reservoirs connected to the French Broad River system, primarily Lake Julian and potentially the lower reaches of the river itself. While not as abundant as in coastal waters, these landlocked stripers offer a thrilling challenge.
Full striped bass guide for Asheville →Flathead Catfish
For Flathead Catfish near Asheville, the French Broad River is your primary hunting ground. These whiskered giants lurk in the deeper holes and around submerged structure, particularly downed trees and rock piles.
Full flathead catfish guide for Asheville →Largemouth Bass
For largemouth bass near Asheville, NC, focus on the area's many lakes and reservoirs, particularly those in the French Broad River watershed. Lake Julian and Lake Lure are popular choices, offering a mix of shallow and deep water fishing.
Full largemouth bass guide for Asheville →Fisheries near Asheville
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Types of Fishing in Asheville
Fly Fishing
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Freshwater
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