Due South Outfitters
Outfitter · Boone, North Carolina
Due South Outfitters is a guide outfitter based in Boone, North Carolina, running walk and wade and drift boat trips for rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, and smallmouth bass on Watauga River, South Holston River, and New River. Season runs year round. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
Due South Outfitters is a full service fly shop and guide service in Boone that fishes the Watauga, South Holston, and New rivers across North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Wade and float trips target rainbow, brown, and brook trout plus smallmouth bass.
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Tripswalk and wadedrift boat
SeasonYear round
RatesWade trips half day from $300, full day from $475; float trips half day from $450, full day from $525
Good to know
What waters does Due South Outfitters fish?
Due South Outfitters guides Watauga River, South Holston River, and New River, out of Boone, 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 Due South Outfitters?
On Due South Outfitters's trips you're targeting rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, and smallmouth bass. 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 Due South Outfitters run?
Due South Outfitters runs walk and wade and drift boat trips on Watauga River, South Holston River, and New River. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
When is the fishing season with Due South Outfitters?
Due South Outfitters's guided season runs year round. Prime dates book up first, so it's worth reaching out early for the months you want.
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. Due South Outfitters can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with Due South Outfitters?
You book directly with Due South Outfitters: through their website at duesouthoutfitters.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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