Best fishing near Gatlinburg

7 fishing spots · 7 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Gatlinburg, Tennessee — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 7 of 7 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Santeetlah Lake
#1 Santeetlah Lake
30.8 mi away
Santeetlah Lake in North Carolina is a prime fishing destination that offers a diverse range of fish species including smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, crappie, walleye…
Why 100: resort size & terrain
100Elite
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Massey Branch Fishing Pier
#2 Massey Branch Fishing Pier
30.7 mi away
The Massey Branch Fishing Pier is located in North Carolina, USA, and is a popular fishing destination that offers anglers a chance to catch a variety of fish species throughout…
Why 75: resort size & terrain
75Top-rated
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Augerhole Branch
#3 Augerhole Branch
22.6 mi away
The Augerhole Branch Fishing Area in North Carolina is an excellent destination for anglers seeking a variety of fish species. The area is best known for its largemouth bass…
Why 50: resort size & terrain
50Solid
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Citico Creek
#4 Citico Creek Marginal
39.0 mi away
· Water 74°F · dangerously warm for trout· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance Showers · 68°F · 5 mph wind
Citico Creek is a great spot for fishing enthusiasts in North Carolina, USA. The creek is a designated trout stream and has a diverse range of fish species, including brown trout…
Why 51: live conditions (marginal)
51Solid
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Bear Creek Lake
#5 Bear Creek Lake Good
38.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Partly Cloudy · 65°F
Bear Creek Lake in North Carolina is a popular fishing destination with a variety of fish species including largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill. Nearby activities…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
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Allen Branch Pond
#6 Allen Branch Pond Fair
35.1 mi away
· Rising fast · likely muddy· Blown out · high & rising· Partly Cloudy · 68°F
Allen Branch Pond is a great fishing destination located in Tennessee, USA. The pond is home to various fish species, including largemouth bass, catfish, bluegill, and crappie…
Why 47: live conditions (fair)
47Rated
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Birchfield Branch
#7 Birchfield Branch
22.1 mi away
The Birchfield Branch Fishing Area is located in North Carolina and is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts. The area is home to various fish species, including bass, catfish…
Why 38: resort size & terrain
38Rated

Fishing near Gatlinburg

The Gatlinburg area has 7 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best fishing near Gatlinburg

How are these fishing spots ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

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Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

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