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Watauga River Tailwater

Source Verified
Elizabethton, TN
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About 2234.5 miles from you.

Today's fishing score
69.0Good
Sunrise 6:52 AM
Sunset 5:28 PM
2 species
0 recent catches

Current weather

56°F
Overcast
Feels like:55°F
Humidity:88%
Wind:4 mph
Wind dir:131°
Precip:0"

Live conditions via wttr.in. Weather can change quickly — always confirm before you go.

Best fishing times today

Morning
6:22 AM – 8:22 AM
Excellent
Evening
3:58 PM – 5:58 PM
Excellent
Afternoon
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Fair

Fish you can catch here

Fishing rules

Fishing allowed with restrictions
Fishing license required: YES

Fishing regulations may change. Always confirm current rules with the official state wildlife agency before fishing.

View official regulations · Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

Location information

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A celebrated East Tennessee tailwater river known for strong insect hatches, rainbow trout, and trophy brown trout.

Verification & source

Verification level
Source Verified
Source
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Last checked
2026-09-13
Confidence
70/100
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