Anthony Creek:
This is as large as the creek
gets. The water is a little high
in this image .
This is as large as the creek
gets. The water is a little high
in this image .
Anthony Creek Watershed:
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Description:
Although Anthony Creek should not be considered a Smoky Mountains blue ribbon
stream, it normally contains a good population of trout and can be a fun place to
fish, especially for those that are spending some time in the Cades Cove
Campground. Anthony Creek does not fit our pattern of covering stream
watersheds that exit the park because it does not exit the park as such. In reality, it
is just a part of Abrams Creek. We have listed it separately only because it may be
confusing to some to call it a tributary stream to Abrams Creek. It probably should
have been considered a minor stream along with others we have listed under the
miscellaneous category.
This stream is an unusual one for the Smokies because as the stream meagers
through the Cades Cove valley, most of its water gradually disappears beneath the
surface of the terrain and flows under ground.
Stream Size:
Anthony Creek is a relatively small stream even by Smoky Mountains standards.
Accessibility:
It is very easy to access the stream at its lower portion because it runs through the
Cades Cove Picnic Area. It is not easy to access it upper portions, however,
because it is tightly covered with trees and bushes.
Species:
The stream normally has a decent population of rainbow trout. These small trout
are aggressive and fun to catch.
Average Fish Size:
The rainbows average on the small side for the park's streams but about normal
for this small of a stream.
Popularity:
Although the stream is very easy to access it is not heavily fished.
Difficulty:
The lower end of the stream is fairly easy to fish. It is open enough that normal
small stream casting techniques are feasible. The upper parts of the stream can
be tough to negotiate and difficult to cast in.
Comments:
We would suggest this stream only if water is high in other streams. It is also a
good stream to teach youngsters how to fish. It is possible for them to catch some
fish and easy enough for them to get around in to learn the pleasure of fly fishing.
Copyright 2007 James Marsh
Although Anthony Creek should not be considered a Smoky Mountains blue ribbon
stream, it normally contains a good population of trout and can be a fun place to
fish, especially for those that are spending some time in the Cades Cove
Campground. Anthony Creek does not fit our pattern of covering stream
watersheds that exit the park because it does not exit the park as such. In reality, it
is just a part of Abrams Creek. We have listed it separately only because it may be
confusing to some to call it a tributary stream to Abrams Creek. It probably should
have been considered a minor stream along with others we have listed under the
miscellaneous category.
This stream is an unusual one for the Smokies because as the stream meagers
through the Cades Cove valley, most of its water gradually disappears beneath the
surface of the terrain and flows under ground.
Stream Size:
Anthony Creek is a relatively small stream even by Smoky Mountains standards.
Accessibility:
It is very easy to access the stream at its lower portion because it runs through the
Cades Cove Picnic Area. It is not easy to access it upper portions, however,
because it is tightly covered with trees and bushes.
Species:
The stream normally has a decent population of rainbow trout. These small trout
are aggressive and fun to catch.
Average Fish Size:
The rainbows average on the small side for the park's streams but about normal
for this small of a stream.
Popularity:
Although the stream is very easy to access it is not heavily fished.
Difficulty:
The lower end of the stream is fairly easy to fish. It is open enough that normal
small stream casting techniques are feasible. The upper parts of the stream can
be tough to negotiate and difficult to cast in.
Comments:
We would suggest this stream only if water is high in other streams. It is also a
good stream to teach youngsters how to fish. It is possible for them to catch some
fish and easy enough for them to get around in to learn the pleasure of fly fishing.
Copyright 2007 James Marsh
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Rainbow Trout do not get
huge in this stream but they
seem to be fairly plentiful and
fun to catch.
huge in this stream but they
seem to be fairly plentiful and
fun to catch.
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Abrams Creek Fishing Methods Marine Food Species
Anthony Creek Forney Creek Mayflies Spring
Big Creek Freestone Streams Midges Stoneflies
Beginners Recommended Gear Misc N.C. Streams Straight Creek
Caddisflies Hatches Misc Tenn. Streams Streams
Casting Hazel Creek Middle Prong Little Pigeon River Summer Season
Cataloochee Creek Headwater Stream Middle Prong Little River Terrestrials
Cosby Creek Caddisfly Imitations Noland Creek Twenty Mile Creek
Deep Creek Mayfly Imitations Oconaluftee River Wild Trout
Midge Imitations Other Aquatic Insects Winter Season
Eagle Creek Home PH West Prong Little Pigeon River
East Prong Little River Stonefly Imitations Presentation West Prong Little River
Fall Season Streamers Raven Fork Spring Hatch Chart
About Us Terrestrial Imitations Reading Hatch Charts Summer Hatch Chart
Recommended Flies Links Seasons Winter Hatch Chart
Fall Hatch Chart
Abrams Creek Fishing Methods Marine Food Species
Anthony Creek Forney Creek Mayflies Spring
Big Creek Freestone Streams Midges Stoneflies
Beginners Recommended Gear Misc N.C. Streams Straight Creek
Caddisflies Hatches Misc Tenn. Streams Streams
Casting Hazel Creek Middle Prong Little Pigeon River Summer Season
Cataloochee Creek Headwater Stream Middle Prong Little River Terrestrials
Cosby Creek Caddisfly Imitations Noland Creek Twenty Mile Creek
Deep Creek Mayfly Imitations Oconaluftee River Wild Trout
Midge Imitations Other Aquatic Insects Winter Season
Eagle Creek Home PH West Prong Little Pigeon River
East Prong Little River Stonefly Imitations Presentation West Prong Little River
Fall Season Streamers Raven Fork Spring Hatch Chart
About Us Terrestrial Imitations Reading Hatch Charts Summer Hatch Chart
Recommended Flies Links Seasons Winter Hatch Chart
Fall Hatch Chart
