Holston River Fishing Guides Reviews

Had a great fly fishing float trip, Collin was a fantastic guide!

Last weekend my son and I fished the Watauga River with Chris Morris. I had arranged the trip through Chris about a week before hand. This was my first experience with Chris. My son has limited experience fly fishing. Chris was an excellent coach for him. He had an excellent way of explaining things, and even with limited experience, my son caught on quickly. By looking at what the other drift boats were doing I was very happy we were in Chris’s hands. Chris put us on a lot of fish and made it a great time to be on the river. Chris also arranged for our lodging for the trip. I explained to him that I was bringing my wife along. He recommended a cabin that had an excellent view and where my wife felt very comfortable while her two boys were out fishing. Having everyone enjoying the trip is a big plus.

Fantastic experience with my teen son! The communication with Chris was great and our guide Nick was knowledgeable, patient, and enthusiastic. They provided my 15 year old son with the experience he has been waiting a lifetime for! We will be back!

We had a group of 16 anglers with various skill sets regarding fly fishing. Eight guides did a magnificent job for our group. We fished the Watauga River which is a great fishery. If you’re planning a trip you should consider these guys!

This was one of the best guided fishing trips I have ever taken. Chris and Corey were super friendly, helpful, instructional, and just plain fun. We put a ton of fish in the boat, but more importantly, for a group of 4 anglers with very different skill levels (from zero to intermediate), we all learned something new. Highly recommend using this service and will definitely be back to setup another trip.

I did 2 separate 2 person full day float trips with Chris in 2024 after word of mouth referral from a friend of a friend. First trip was for trout in May the other was for smallmouth on the New in June. Chris was quick to respond to emails with all my questions prior to trips, he communicated well a few days prior to trips, was on time and ready to go day of trips, very professional setup, extremely nice boat and gear, knows the river(s) and put us on fish using so many different techniques that worked for both the novice and seasoned fly fishermen in our groups. Chris met all my expectations of what a fully outfitted guide service would provide both in gear and knowledge. His crew will be my go to in the future.

I took my dad out on the half-day float trip on Holston River. We both had never fly fished before. What a great experience from beginning to end. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging. My dad and I picked up some new skills, while enjoying the beauty and crystal clear water of Holston River…and we even caught several rainbow and brown trout in the process. I highly recommend!

The team at FLR Outdoors, LLC dipped their toes in the Watuga River for a first time fly fishing for trout and had a blast! Taught the basics on the spot and off we went! We caught some, missed some, and lost some and learned a ton! Chris and Corey were about as patient and professional as they come. Highly recommended, get off the couch, call now!

Chris and Cory were very professional, knowledgeable, and patient in schooling a first timer Flyfishing on challenging days. Highly recommend!

One of the best days ever - Full day float trip fly fishing for trout on the Watauga! Under Chris’ care and tutoring, we slayed the rainbow and brown trout😊. Cannot recommend this experience enough! Chris is the best! Thanks for a wonderful day❤️❤️

Wow these guides were awesome!! as someone who has never fly fish before, they never made me feel stupid for asking any questions and they were so insightful about the local terrain and nature, and pointing all kinds of birds and wildlife out to us.. they were all such incredible young men, and I value their expertise and their kindness

Chris runs a top notch operation. First time fishing on a fly rod and had the perfect balance of instruction, patience and humble pie. Can’t wait until next trip.

Such a great experience . Guides were so knowledgeable , patient , and just all around nice guys. I would highly recommend spending the day with these guides.

We had such a great time with Chris and his team ! They are all so knowledgeable, friendly, and patient with new anglers! They also made it a fun experience for everyone! This was my first time fly fishing and I will absolutely do it again! Highly recommend!!!

2 day float trip on Watauga River with Chris as our guide was a great experience. Incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about flyfishing, he will elevate your game and make every minute enjoyable. First day was less than ideal weather conditions and we caught fish and had a great time regardless! Look forward to another trip with Chris!

My guided trip through Holston River Fishing Guides was amazing! My guide (Chris Morris) was extremely knowledgeable in fly fishing and the biology behind the sport. The guys at holston river fishing guides have really put in some time, and know the rivers like the back of their hand, which provided me with an amazing experience. I finished the day having caught well over 30 fish on a half day trip. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced angler, I would strongly encourage booking a trip through Holston River Fishing Guides.

Great day on the Watauga with Chris. He had us in fish all day. Angela caught a nice rainbow on her first cast and they kept jumping on her line. Chris also had some great fly fishing tips which helped both of us.

Great time with one of the most knowledgeable guides I’ve fished with. Two days of pleasure

My son and I went on a full day guided trip with Chris and caught so many fish!! He brings over 15 years of experience that was on full show. Highly recommend anyone who is interested in his guide services. They also have a bunch of other trips my son and I will be taking advantage of this year!!

Really knowledgeable about local waters. Put me on fish on a cold winter day. Super responsive to emails and text. Very accommodating to personal preferences. Great gear and drift boat. Lunch was terrific, and Chris was a super nice guy. Handled fish correctly and got them back in the water quickly. Great experience!