Guided fly fishing

Fish the Caney Fork
with someone who
knows it cold.

Half days, full days, and everything in between — on one of Tennessee's finest tailwaters, with a guide who grew up on the water.

20+ Years on the water
All Skill levels welcome
365 Days it fishes
What you're getting into

A real day on the water, not a tourist trap

Guided trips with Knotties aren't about checking a box. They're about actually learning the Caney Fork — how it reads, how the fish behave, what they're eating and when. You'll leave knowing something real.

Whether you've never held a fly rod or you've been fishing for years and want to level up on a technical tailwater, we'll meet you where you are and push you forward.

  • All flies and terminal tackle provided
  • Instruction tailored to your skill level
  • Generation schedule planning — we fish smart
  • Gear lending available (rods, reels, waders)
  • Fish cleaning and photos
  • Small group sizes — max 2 anglers per guide
Home water

Caney Fork River

Below Center Hill Dam in DeKalb County — about an hour east of Nashville. Cold, clear, and loaded with wild and stocked rainbows and browns. One of the most productive tailwaters in the Southeast.

The Caney fishes well year-round. Winter midges, spring BWOs and sulphurs, summer caddis hatches, fall streamers for big browns. There's always something going on.

Drive from Nashville ~1 hour
Target species Rainbow & brown trout
Best technique Nymphing, dries, streamers
Season Year-round
Trip options

Pick your day

All trips include flies, instruction, and a guide who's been fishing this water for decades. Prices are per trip, not per person.

Intro trip
Half Day
$275 / 4 hrs

Perfect for first-timers or anglers with limited time. We focus on one stretch of the Caney, cover the basics, and get you catching fish.

  • ✓4 hours on the water
  • ✓Up to 2 anglers
  • ✓All flies & tackle
  • ✓Casting instruction included
  • ✓Gear lending available
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Full experience
Full Day
$450 / 8 hrs

The full Caney Fork experience. Multiple techniques, multiple stretches of water, and time to really dial in your skills and catch real fish.

  • ✓8 hours on the water
  • ✓Up to 2 anglers
  • ✓All flies & tackle
  • ✓Nymphing, dries & streamers
  • ✓Gear lending available
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Custom
Private Group
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Planning a bachelor party, corporate outing, or multi-day experience? We'll build something around your group and your goals.

  • ✓Flexible schedule
  • ✓Groups up to 6
  • ✓Multi-day options
  • ✓Custom itinerary
  • ✓Lodging recommendations
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Common questions

Before you book

Do I need any experience? +
None whatsoever. We guide complete beginners all the time and love it. If you've never cast a fly rod, we'll start with the basics and have you fishing confidently within the first hour. If you're experienced and want to work on something specific — nymphing technique, reading water, matching hatches — we can do that too.
What do I need to bring? +
Layers (river temperatures can be cold even on warm days), sunglasses (polarized if you have them), sunscreen, water, snacks, and your Tennessee fishing license. We handle everything else — flies, terminal tackle, and gear if you need it. Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet.
What time do we start? +
Start times depend on generation schedules and season. We'll confirm exact meet times when we book. Generally, early morning is better — fish are more active and crowds are lower. We'll meet at an agreed access point on the Caney Fork.
What happens if the generation is running? +
We fish anyway — just differently. Higher flows mean we switch to indicator nymphing with heavier weight and target the seams and edges. The Caney Fork fishes in both conditions; you just have to know how to adapt. That's exactly what having a guide is for.
What's your cancellation policy? +
Life happens. Cancel more than 48 hours out and we'll reschedule at no charge. Cancellations inside 48 hours are non-refundable but can be rescheduled once. We never cancel for weather — we fish in the rain, and honestly some of the best days on the Caney are overcast and drizzly.
Do you do catch and release? +
We strongly encourage catch and release, especially on wild fish. The Caney Fork is a managed fishery and the trout population depends on anglers being responsible. We'll teach you proper fish handling so you can release fish safely and watch them swim away strong.
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