There is a lot of water to cover in the French Broad so a fast action rod and heavy lures for long casting can be mighty helpful. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This part of the river flows thru some truly remote and rugged country so the scenery along the way is absolutely top notch. Unlike a bass, you don’t want to put your thumb in their mouth to lift them up. They are not easy to target specifically but they will turn up frequently while fishing for bass. It harbors an awesome population of Smallmouth Bass in the sections meandering through our backyard and the Asheville area. Fish to catch:Catfish ( Channel catfish up to 5 pounds; Blue catfish up to 5 to 10 pounds; Yellow & Mud Catfish up to 50 pounds). The French Broad River is a very unique River in that it runs north starting in Brevard, NC, runs through downtown Asheville and continues through Hot Springs before it crosses the border in Tennessee. A stiff 7′ graphite rod and spinning reel loaded with fresh 10 pound monofilament is a good idea for fishing these big strong fish in the big waters of the French Broad. During the summer and fall, when the water is over 70 degrees, the cascading rapids provide the oxygen in the river the bass need to thrive. With some of the most beautiful scenery in the Appalachians, the French broad river provides some of the greatest smallmouth bass fishing and Muskie fishing in north … Smallmouth Bass with a rebel crayfish, 1 lb. An email address is required to associate with your Fishidy premium subscription. As part of the North Carolina Late Harvest Program, this tributary of the French Broad is stocked and protected, so its cool waters are teeming with fish in late spring. There are plenty of fish in these waters, and they are big and lively. Channel catfish are stocked regularly from April through September. Gaston Shoals Fishing Trail Pier 1312 to confluence with North Fork French Broad) Wild Trout Waters. var addy500e120ed4cde8fe403163c584ec253a = 'info' + '@'; Section 9 LogisticsThe stretch from Redmon Dam to Barnard is probably the prime target for this stretch of river. You are trying to access a feature that requires a Fishidy account. First time I've used a fishing guide and definitely will go back. Turn left onto Dravo Road (State Road S-11-98). 86 likes. Tip: White bass—some (about 3 pounds in size) are migrating out of Douglas Lake in Tennessee and you can catch them from the Tennessee line to Redmond Dam. If you want to have a great time fishing some amazing uncrowded waters then fishing with Rob is something you dont want to miss. js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1"; Each eddy and pool is a good spot for bass. Caught my largest smallie and what a beauty! var js, id = 'facebook-jssdk'; Error: (#10) This endpoint requires the 'manage_pages' or 'pages_read_engagement' permission or the 'Page Public Content Access' feature. js.async = true; If you scroll down and look underneath the first chart, you will see a highlighted box with the most recent reading of the French Broad River level, measured in CFS (cubic feet per second). This email address is being protected from spambots. Hot Springs sees a lot of boater traffic, and we are thankful for the friendly visitors! They heard every word. Trout fishing the French Broad river is a different ball game. It will make your heart skip a beat to see a 40-50″ fish follow your spinner bait in. All rights reserved. We are expecting a terrific year of fishing in 2019 so book your trip of a lifetime today while there are still some good dates available. It’s very likely however that 2019 will see precipitation return to normal levels which will make for terrific fishing. Smallmouth Bass with a Strike King Bitsy Tubejig. It is a more mellow stretch of river than section 9 and is therefore more appropriate for self-guided trips. For you next fishing outing to French Broad River refer to our. The other fish in abundance is the catfish. Favorite Lake or River. A section of the French Broad River in Cocke County, Tennessee. An access road to the pier can be us... Sign in to your account to find other friends and anglers who are using Fishidy. In the 1970s, the NC Wildlife Commission put smallmouth bass and some fingerling muskies into the French Broad River. Middle Fork French Broad River (upstream U.S. 178 bridge to French Broad River) West Fork French Broad River (S.R. The fishing through section 10 is excellent. The Forest S... Sign in to your account to find other friends and anglers who are using Fishidy. The French Broad River is a very unique River in that it runs north starting in Brevard, NC, runs through downtown Asheville and continues through Hot Springs before it crosses the border in Tennessee. As we came around the corner, a Mennonite or Amish family was fishing the same bank. So, the fishing throughout this section is excellent. No access along the road. During warm seasons look for the fish to be associated with moving water. Park fe... Anglers can fish from the bank, wade in certain areas and float other sections of the river. Refer to https://developers.facebook.com/docs/apps/review/login-permissions#manage-pages and https://developers.facebook.com/docs/apps/review/feature#reference-PAGES_ACCESS for details. These fish flourished and at one time, you could easily catch 30 smallmouth bass of the 5-6 pound size in one day if you fished in early fall. Scope Adjustment: 2-Shot Method to Scope Sighting. In 2018, we landed several 5lb smallmouth and even a 6lb fish in August that likely would’ve tipped the scales at over 7lbs in the pre spawn, early spring time frame. The French Broad River Fishing Forecast for 2019 looks excellent. Sports & Recreation Watch out for the teeth when landing a walleye. Like a lot of areas in North Carolina and the southeastern US, the French Broad River received record amounts of precipitation in 2018 and 2019 has started out with a lot of precipitation as well. Its hard being the bearer of bad news, but it is bad out there! The French Broad River, the third oldest river in the world (behind the Nile and the New River) runs the entire length of Madison County from the Buncombe County line to the Tennessee border. Directions: From the town of Hot Springs, go along the bank of the French Broad River or use a raft or boat to Stackhouse and on to Barnard Road. You can find some fish from the bank around the Barnard Boat ramp.