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Your Fishing & Hunting Headquarters
in the Smoky Mountains

World Class Trout, Bass, Pan-fish
and Much More!

NOW is the time to reserve your Outdoor Adventure of a Lifetime!

Let us guide you through the lakes, rivers and streams for fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains.

Fish the 800 miles of gin-clear water in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with one of our experienced, friendly guides.

Rocky Top Outfitters is a fully stocked fly and tackle shop featuring state-of-the-art spin and fly-fishing equipment and accessories. Our guides will go the extra mile or around the next bend to make your trip a success. We specialize in stream fishing East Tennessee's 3,000 miles of pristine, scenic waterways and 11 area lakes. State and city officials of East Tennessee have one of the most aggressive stocking programs in action. So, whether you prefer trout, bass, pan-fish...fly-fishing or spin-fishing...Rocky Top Outfitters has the seasoned, professional guides you expect and deserve!

Our staff prides themselves on teaching our clients a wide range of fishing techniques to catch the 'BIG ONE'!


  • License Agent
  • Fishing Guides
  • Hunting Guides
  • Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament



  • Trout fishing in the streams of The Great Smoky Mountains.

    We have given each of the available trips a skill level. The levels are listed below.
    A=Easy   B=Medium   C=Difficult



    Our Most Popular Trips!

    Stream Fish for Trout

    Fly or Spin fish for Trout in the streams of the Great Smoky Mountains.

    Fly or Spin ... Rocky Top Outfitters' instructors guide hundreds of anglers to their first trout annually. Our specialties include teaching our clients everything they need to know about flyfishing, tying knots, casting, fly selection, presentation, and, ultimately, how to hook and land a trout. Prefer spin fishing? Rocky Top Outfitters' clients can expect to catch a limit on every outing - we'll even clean them for you!

    Skill Rating - A
    1/2 day(4hrs)........$150 ($5 bait-tackle fee/angler)
    3/4 day(6hrs)...$175 ($7.50 bait-tackle fee/angler)
    Full day(8hrs).....$200 ($10 bait-tackle fee/angler)
    $50 each additional angler
    No more than (3) anglers/guide




    Stream Fish for Smallmouth Bass

    Stream fish for smallmouth bass, big smallies, panfish or trout.

    From the Bank or Wading:

    Skill Rating - A
    1/2 day(4hrs)........$150 ($5 bait-tackle fee/angler)
    3/4 day(6hrs)...$175 ($7.50 bait-tackle fee/angler)
    Full day(8hrs).....$200 ($10 bait-tackle fee/angler)
    $50 each additional angler
    No more than (3) anglers/guide
    * Big Small Mouth Bait ... $20/angler

    Come and enjoy some of the finest stream smallmouth bass fishing in the South! We offer two options on this trip: clients can go for big smallies or they can fish for a variety of bass, panfish and an occasional trout!


    Stream fish for smallmouth bass, big smallies, panfish or trout.



    Smoky Mountain Float Trip

    Float through the rivers and streams and fish The Great Smoky Mountains.

    Have a Blast on our Smoky Mountain Float Trip!

    Skill Rating - B
    1/2 day(4hrs)........$150 ($5 bait-tackle fee/angler)
    3/4 day(6hrs)...$200 ($7.50 bait-tackle fee/angler)
    Full day(8hrs).....$250 ($10 bait-tackle fee/angler)
    $50 each additional angler
    No more than (2) anglers/guide
    * Big Small Mouth Bait ... $20/angler




    Douglas Lake

    Fish the area's top largemouth, crappie and catfish lake. Ride in one of our fully-equipped fishing boats on this 30,000 acre TVA impoundment with a guide who knows all the hot spots!

    Skill Rating - B
     1/2 day(4hrs)...................$200
     3/4 day(6hrs)...................$250
    Full day(8hrs)..................$300


    Enjoy the finest lake fishing. Largemouth bass, crappie and catfish all are found in Douglas Lake.
    Enjoy the finest lake fishing. Largemouth bass, crappie and catfish all are found in Douglas Lake. Enjoy the finest lake fishing. Largemouth bass, crappie and catfish all are found in Douglas Lake.
    Enjoy the finest lake fishing. Largemouth bass, crappie and catfish all are found in Douglas Lake.



    Trophy Pond Trip

    Pond fishing in Tennessee is great for children and the novice fisherman.

    Seasonal Trips include the Clinch and South Holston Tail Race, stripers, winter rainbows, crappie, sauger, photo safaris, hunting, and hiking trips.

    Originally built for children and novice anglers, our trophy pond has become an added bonus when fishing gets tough. Clients often catch their fish of a lifetime in this honey-hole!

    Pond fishing in Tennessee is great for children and the novice fisherman.

    $50/person
    ($5 bait-tackle fee/angler)
    2-person minimum




    Black Bear

    Black Bear - Do Not Feed nor try to pet - They are not domestic animals. Hunt East Tennessee bruins from a stand or by chasing a pack of bear dogs with our topnotch guides. We offer some of the best black bear hunting in the South. Archery hunters have a season of their own. Stand hunt game trails that are as old as the Cherokee.

    Skill Rating
    Stand - B, Dogs - C
    ½ Day(4hrs) - $150 / hunter
    Full Day(8hrs) - $275 / hunter
    Observer – ½ day(4hrs) - $75
    Observer – Full day(8hrs) - $150




    Wild Turkey 101

    Wild Tom turkeys

    Skill Rating - B
    ½ Day(4hrs) - $150 / hunter
    Full Day(8hrs) - $275 / hunter
    Observer – ½ day(4hrs) - $75
    Observer – Full day(8hrs) - $150

    Join Rocky Top Outfitters on one of the top private farms in the foothills of the Smokies. Experience the thrill of a Big Tom gobbling like thunder as he charges in to strut his stuff in front of your blind! Our guides are expert callers. We provide guns, ammo, blinds, decoys, and much more. We can handle from 1 to 10 hunters per hunt.
    Wild Tom turkeys




    Now Booking Personally -
    Guided Fishing & Hunting Charters
    Catered Corporate Trips are also available



    Rocky Top Outfitters is a Federally Licensed Guide Service and State License Agent




    For more information:
    E-mail us at: rockytopoutfit@aol.com
    or call: 865-661-FISH (3474)

    Rocky Top Outfitters
    2611 Ruth Hall Rd.
    Pigeon Forge, Tennessee 37863


    All Trips Must be Paid In Full at Time of Booking

    NO REFUNDS



    Contact Owner Greg Ward For Re-Scheduling Needs




    Home   Fishing   Corporate Fishing Rates   Hunting   Links

    Trout Tournament Info   Tournament Registration Form

    Tournament Highlights     Non-Resident License Info

    Fishing & Hunting - Regulations & Season Info
    Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency - TWRA