A large, healthy brown trout caught while streamer fly fishing on the Cumberland River.

Cumberland and Holston River Fly Fishing Report: May 20th 2026

Cumberland River Fly Fishing, Holston River Fly Fishing / Jeffery Sharpe

Cumberland & Holston River Fly Fishing Report: Late-May Optimization Welcome to our latest Cumberland and Holston Fishing Report. It has been another stellar week of fly fishing across our regional tailwaters. While the dry fly action on the Holston River remains identical to last week’s excellent bite, the Cumberland River is offering spectacular low flows that

Cumberland and Holston River Fly Fishing Report: May 20th 2026 Read More »

Guided angler holding a bright Rainbow Trout on the Cumberland River in Kentucky

Cumberland and Holston River Fly Fishing Report: May 13, 2026

2 Comments / Cumberland River Fly Fishing, Holston River Fly Fishing / Jeffery Sharpe

Cumberland & Holston River Fly Fishing Report: May 13, 2026 Welcome to my Cumberland & Holston fishing report for May 13, 2026. The water is starting to warm and we are We are seeing a shift in insect activity across both tailwaters. The USACE and TVA are signaling a change in flow patterns for next

Cumberland and Holston River Fly Fishing Report: May 13, 2026 Read More »

Close-up of green leaves covered in dozens of Black Caddisflies during a heavy hatch on the Cumberland River

Holston River Caddis and Sulphur Hatch & Cumberland Black Caddis Update

Cumberland River Fly Fishing, Holston River Fly Fishing / Jeffery Sharpe

Holston and Cumberland River Fishing Report Hooked up on the Holston – the Spring Caddis and Sulphur hatches are in full swing and the fish know it! Holston River Hatch Report: Caddis and Sulphurs The Holston is currently a tale of two hatches. While the Caddis are out in force and providing the most consistent

Holston River Caddis and Sulphur Hatch & Cumberland Black Caddis Update Read More »

A man holding a large rainbow trout caught on the Cumberland River during a guided fly fishing trip

Black Caddis on the Cumberland River

1 Comment / Cumberland River Fly Fishing / Jeffery Sharpe

The Black Caddis Hatch is On – And Its Going Strong! When it comes to fly fishing the Cumberland, the Black Caddis hatch is in full swing and going strong. Clouds of small, dark-winged caddisflies are dancing above the surface in the afternoons and early evenings, and the trout know it. If you’ve been waiting

Black Caddis on the Cumberland River Read More »

Winter Fly Fishing

Cumberland River Fly Fishing / Jeffery Sharpe

WInter Fly Fishing: Embracing the Cold for Solitude and Big Rewards Scenes like the one above will send most anglers indoors. For others, including myself, it can be one of the most rewarding times of the year to hit the water. No crowds, stunning snowy scenery and Trout that – while lethargic- are still hungry

Winter Fly Fishing Read More »

Fly Fishing the Cumberland River

Cumberland River Fly Fishing / Jeffery Sharpe

Cumberland River fly fishing offers some of the finest tailwater trout action in the country. In my opinion, the Cumberland River is one of the best Trout Fisheries in the Eastern United States. I have been a Fly Fishing Guide on this river for over ten years and I still get excited every time I

Fly Fishing the Cumberland River Read More »