The waters of the Great Smoky Mountains are known for their purity. In the fast moving streams, of which there are more than 300 to be found, the crystal clear waters provide a fisherman's paradise. More than 50 species of fish can be found and the area is known as one of the premier flyfishing regions in the eastern United States. Rainbow trout can be found in the pools below falls and in faster waters. Brown trout, which were introduced to the region in 1900, can be found in the larger streams in the lower elevations of the Park, and around the outer edges of pools, tree roots, and rocks.

Courtesy of Great Smoky Mountains - The Splendor of the Southern Appalachians
Elan Publishing, P.O. Box 8067, Charlottesville, VA 22906
Library of Congress Catalog Number: 91-71504