Fishing Guides in Bristol, Tennessee
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River Run Angling
Check out our South Holston river lodging options when you're fishing with us! We have some of the best lodging options on the river!
High Flying Flies Guide Service
Bristol TN Fly Fishing Guide Service offering Guided Fly Fishing trips on the beautiful South Holston and Watauga Rivers. All experience levels welcomed.
East TN Guide Service
The river is calling. Book your guided fly fishing trip today through East Tennessee Guide Service and start making memories!
Tailwaters Lodge on the South Holston
Discover premier fly fishing on the South Holston River with Tailwaters Lodge. Enjoy expert-guided float trips through scenic waters or step out your door to wade fish over 500 feet of private river frontage. An unforgettable East Tennessee experience for anglers of all levels.
What's Biting in Bristol
4 species reported in the Bristol area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
Month-by-Month Fishing in Bristol, TN
Fishing in Bristol in January
January is a slower stretch for fishing around Bristol — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Bristol in February
1 species is active in and around Bristol in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Bristol's 4 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Bristol in March
4 species are active in and around Bristol in March: Carp, Flathead Catfish, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Bristol's 4 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Bristol in April
4 species are active in and around Bristol in April: Carp, Flathead Catfish, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Bristol's 4 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Bristol in May
4 species are active in and around Bristol in May: Carp, Flathead Catfish, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Bristol's 4 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Bristol in June
4 species are active in and around Bristol in June: Carp, Flathead Catfish, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Bristol's 4 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Bristol in July
4 species are active in and around Bristol in July: Carp, Flathead Catfish, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Bristol's 4 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Bristol in August
2 species are active in and around Bristol in August: Carp, Flathead Catfish. Book one of Bristol's 4 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Bristol in September
4 species are active in and around Bristol in September: Carp, Flathead Catfish, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Bristol's 4 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Bristol in October
3 species are active in and around Bristol in October: Carp, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Bristol's 4 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Bristol in November
2 species are active in and around Bristol in November: Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Bristol's 4 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Bristol in December
December is a slower stretch for fishing around Bristol — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Bristol
Bristol, Tennessee offers freshwater fishing with 4 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 Bristol
Largemouth Bass
Bristol, Tennessee, offers some surprisingly good largemouth bass fishing, particularly in the South Holston Lake and Boone Lake. These TVA reservoirs offer diverse structure, from submerged timber and rocky points to grassy banks and docks.
Full largemouth bass guide for Bristol →Striped Bass
Bristol, Tennessee, offers surprisingly good freshwater striped bass fishing, primarily in South Holston Lake. This reservoir, known for its clear, cold waters, supports a healthy population of stripers that can reach impressive sizes.
Full striped bass guide for Bristol →Carp
Carp fishing in the Bristol area presents a unique angling challenge in the Holston River and its associated waterways. While often overlooked, these waters hold some surprisingly large carp.
Full carp guide for Bristol →Flathead Catfish
Bristol, Tennessee, offers excellent opportunities to tangle with flathead catfish. The South Holston and Watauga Rivers, along with Boone Lake, are prime locations.
Full flathead catfish guide for Bristol →Fisheries near Bristol
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