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Full description and what we offer

Elk Creek Outfitters has been guiding fishing trips since 2000—longer than any other outfitter in the area. They fish more rivers and more species than competitors, and they know every bend of the water they guide.

Trout Fishing - Rainbow and brown trout on East Tennessee tailwaters and Western North Carolina freestone streams. The Southern Appalachians offer some of the best trout water in the country.

Smallmouth Bass - What the guides are known for. Pound for pound, one of the hardest-fighting freshwater fish. The Southeast has multiple blue ribbon smallmouth rivers, and they fish them all season for both fly and conventional anglers.

Musky Fishing - "The fish of 10,000 casts." Legendarily challenging, but the most rewarding if you stick it out. Perfect for anglers hunting one big fish all day.

Trip Type	Starting Price
Wade trips (fly fishing schools included)	$275
Float trips	$470
Overnight trips	$1,100 per person

Riverside Lunch Included - They cook fresh crabcakes or tuna steaks on the riverbank. Not standard guide service fare.

•Both fly and spin fishing offered—most local guides are fly-only
•Large group specialist - overnight trips for business retreats, organizations, or just groups wanting to fish together
•Fishing license coordination - they help you get NC, TN, or VA licenses online before your trip
•E-gift cards available if you're buying for someone else

"With Elk Creek Outfitters you get the best of the whole experience! If you are a hard core fisherman and want to charge hard all day on the water, these guys can do it. If you want a romantic fishing trip with customized stream side food service, ECO is your company." — Chad Morgan (18-year regular)

Location: Boone, North Carolina Phone: 706.957.5864