2025 OMTU Spring Camp Out

Overview
Join Overmountain Trout Unlimited for the annual spring camp out in the Smokies! Anglers of all experience levels welcome. We will have fishing opportunities at numerous local wild trout streams including the Deep Creek watershed inside the park or the nearby Tuckaseegee tailwater outside of the park. All fishing in Great Smoky Mountains NP requires either a TN or NC fishing license, and any vehicle parking inside the park requires a tag. Some will fish the larger, more accessible waters that run through the campground and the entrance of the park (Deep Creek), others will hike short distances (1-3 miles) to more remote areas for smaller stream fishing. All experience levels are welcome, and we'll happily spend time with beginners who'd like to learn how to fish small streams. 

Gear:

We recommend bringing a 7'6" 3 wt for some of the smaller waters or up to a 10' 5 wt for tight-line nymphing the largest body of water, Deep Creek or for general fishing in the Tuckaseegee. An 8' or 9' 4 or 5 wt will do an excellent job covering all bases. This time of year, it's possible to wet wade, but we can't rule out a cold front in May that may warrant bringing your pair. It tends to rain more in May, but if the water is low, dry fly fishing can be great. If rain falls before or during the trip, nymphing or even streamer fishing can truly come alive as well. 

Need gear? Let us know in the RSVP at least 5 days in advance of the event, and we'd be happy to provide boots, waders, or fly rods or flies for you and your company.