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TN
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What we do know
Inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Little River in Great Smoky Mountains
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The Little River within Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers classic Appalachian mountain stream fishing for wild brook and rainbow trout in a stunning natural setting. The river is entirely catch-and-release and supports self-sustaining wild trout populations. Dry fly fishing with elk hair caddis and parachute adams patterns is highly effective in summer months.
Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion
~5 min drive
A worthwhile stop near TN.
Cheoah Point Cabin 2
~45 min drive
A worthwhile stop near NC.
Abrams Creek
~16 min drive
Moderate
Laurel Lake
~11 min drive
A worthwhile stop near TN.
Massey Branch Area
~40 min drive
A worthwhile stop near NC.
Anthony Creek Horse Camp
~10 min drive
A worthwhile stop near TN.
Cheoah Point Cabin 1
~45 min drive
A worthwhile stop near NC.
Nantahala River - Nantahala Outdoor Center
~39 min drive
Moderate
Fontana Lake
~28 min drive
A worthwhile stop near NC.
Massey Branch Fishing Pier
~40 min drive
A worthwhile stop near NC.
