Trophy Water Guide Service is a year-round guide service and fly shop located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of East Tennessee. They specialize in fishing the South Holston, Holston, Watauga, New, and Nolichucky Rivers, as well as local small streams. The business is family-owned and offers expertise in trout, bass, stripers, and musky fishing. Customers consistently praise the professionalism, knowledge, and engaging nature of the guides, highlighting their dedication to providing successful experiences. The guides are known for their patience and ability to connect with anglers of all skill levels, ensuring memorable days on the water. The fully outfitted fly shop is open year-round, offering the latest equipment and advice. Overall, Trophy Water Guide Service is highly regarded for its top-notch service and commitment to customer satisfaction.
You can’t go wrong booking Trophy Waters for your next trip to Eastern Tennessee. The guides at this outfitter know what they are doing and will put you on big fish on the Watauga or S. Holsten Rivers. Plus they are just good people!
April 2026
My son & I enjoyed 2 days of fishing smallies & trout. Justin is an incredible guide. World class for sure! My son caught his first trout on the fly rod. Thanks for a great experience! We will be back to Johnson City.
December 2025
Went for a full day Watauga float, difficult conditions and a very long day, and I still came away with PB wild brown. Definitely would not have been successful at all without the incredible guide quality being what it was. Cannot recommend these guys enough, and this will definitely not be my last trip out with them.
