Atlantic Region
The Atlantic region of the United States has some of the best “classic” small trout streams in the country. New York, Pennsylvania, Maine, the Carolinas, Georgia and Florida lead in the states with some awesome fly fishing. Famous rivers like the Ausable river, Batten Kill river, Beaverkill river, Watauga river, Chattahoochiee river and more provide some awesome fly fishing for trout. Plus the north Atlantic region has some great smallmouth bass fishing while the south region provides great largemouth bass fishing and better yet, salt water fly fishing.
Location: Watauga River
Specific Location: Watauga River West of Boone North Carolina
Where to Stay: Numerous motels and VRBOs in the area
Fishing: This portion of the Watauga river is skinny water, small not very wide. Great for Browns, Rainbows and Brook trout
Guide Services: None used at this time
Location: Kennebec River
Specific Location: upper Kennebec River above the Forks
Where to Stay: There are a few places near The Forks. The Forks Inn by the river was nice
Fishing: some wading at the parking lots and side of the road, but the best is from a raft to fish more water. There is almost a daily “dam dump” and the River may rise 5 feet in 30-45 minutes.
Species: Browns, Brookies, Splake, Smallmouth Bass, land-locked salmon caught mainly on nymphs with some dry flies
Guide Services: Kennebec River Anglers