South Holston River

The South Holston River below South Holston Dam is among the top tailwater trout fisheries in the eastern United States, cold, clear, year-round water that supports a thriving brown and rainbow trout population. Wade fishing, drift boats, and bank access points stretch through Sullivan County. The Weir Dam at Osceola Island stabilizes oxygen levels and creates one of the most consistent fly-fishing destinations in the South.

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