Appalachian Fly and Yak
Outfitter · Creston, North Carolina
Appalachian Fly and Yak is a guide outfitter based in Creston, North Carolina, running walk and wade and stillwater trips for smallmouth bass and lake trout on North Fork New River, South Fork New River, and Watauga Lake. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
Appalachian Fly and Yak runs guided fly fishing and kayak fishing on the North and South forks of the New River, plus lake trout trips on Watauga Lake, working out of Ashe County for smallmouth bass and trout.
Photos from Appalachian Fly and Yak
SpeciesSmallmouth bassLake trout
Tripswalk and wadestillwater
Good to know
What waters does Appalachian Fly and Yak fish?
Appalachian Fly and Yak guides North Fork New River, South Fork New River, and Watauga Lake, out of Creston, North Carolina. Trips are matched to water conditions and the season, so the exact stretch depends on when you fish.
What fish can you catch with Appalachian Fly and Yak?
On Appalachian Fly and Yak's trips you're targeting smallmouth bass and lake trout. What's biting shifts through the year, and the guide sets the day around what's fishing best on their home water.
What kind of trips does Appalachian Fly and Yak run?
Appalachian Fly and Yak runs walk and wade and stillwater trips on North Fork New River, South Fork New River, and Watauga Lake. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
Do I need a fishing license to fish in North Carolina?
Yes: everyone fishing North Carolina waters needs a valid North Carolina fishing license. You buy your own; get it from North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Appalachian Fly and Yak can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with Appalachian Fly and Yak?
You book directly with Appalachian Fly and Yak: through their website at appalachianflyandyak.com or by phone. Driftline lists the guide but takes no commission and no booking fee, so the price you get is the guide's own.
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