Fly fishing in Cherokee NC.
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28″ Rainbow in Cherokee, NC. Fly Fishing on Raven’s Fork.
The nearby Oconaluftee River flows out of the Smoky Mountains National Park through beautiful historic Cherokee N. C. home to the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians. The Oconaluftee River is a freestone river that begins life high up in the Smoky Mountains National Park. Many small feeder streams make up this beautiful river, to form one of the largest rivers that flows inside park boundaries.
25″ Brown Trout from Raven Fork on the Fly Fishing Catch and Release Section. October 2016 Photo Credit – Jason Cole
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Fly fishing in Cherokee NC.
Fly fishing Raven’s Fork. Release shot of a beautiful Rainbow.
Once outside the park, the “Luftee” as us locals refer to it, flows inside the Qualla Boundary where it’s waters are stocked with numerous healthy Rainbow, Brook, and Brown Trout. The Cherokee Indians are long know for taking care of their natural resources, and the Oconoluftee is no exception. The Tribe stocks the Oconoluftee River and other streams located on the Qualla Boundary twice a week, so there is no shortage on trout in the waters of the Oconoluftee. The Tribe does offer fishing permits, and the daily creel limit is 10 fish with no size restriction. The previous North Carolina State Record Brown Trout came from the waters of the Luftee weighing in at 15 lbs 9oz!
Large Rainbow on Ravens Fork in Cherokee, NC
The relatively new designation of the Cherokee Catch and Release waters on the Raven Fork offer yet another wonderful fishing opportunity. Fish average about 20 inches on this 2.2 mile stretch of water. Managed by Cherokee Fish and Game, the regulations are different from the state of North Carolina. Please be sure to visit out Regulations tab for more information.
Guided Fly Fishing on Raven’s Fork Cherokee, NC
Fly fishing in Cherokee NC.
Our lead guide, Jason Cole, is a member of the Eastern Band of Cheorkee Indians. Growing up in Cherokee, Jason has been fishing these waters since he was a young kid. He has a vast knowledge of the 30 miles of streams located on the Cherokee Reservation. From the smaller streams of Bunches Creek and Soco Creek to the larger streams of Raven Fork and the Oconaluftee, Jason has fished these waters for over 30 years. He has been guiding in Cherokee, NC for over 12 years now.
Guided Fly Fishing on the Cherokee Trophy Waters
Outside of the trophy waters on Ravens Fork Cherokee has close to 30 more miles of stream to choose from. From the smallest stream, Bunches Creek to Soco Creek and the Lower Oconaluftee. Our guides cover all of these areas on our 1/2, 3/4 and full day trips.
Fly Fishing the Cherokee Trophy Waters
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Hookers Fly Shop Guide and Cherokee Native, Jason Cole with a beautiful Raven’s Fork Rainbow.
Guided Fly Fishing trip on the Cherokee Trophy Waters with Hookers Fly Shop guide, Jason Cole.
Fly fishing in Cherokee NC.
Good friend and client Matthew Vann with a Big Raven Fork Rainbow Trout. Summer 2015 with Hookers Fly Shop guide Jason Cole