The Watauga River Lodge is situated on the trophy stretch of the Watauga, which is known to produce enormous browns, football-shaped bows, and bug-chugging brookies, making it an ideal destination for an unforgettable fishing holiday. A stay at the river lodge would be lovely even if you weren’t there to fish. Members of the fishing club can practice with their gear or have the knowledgeable guides outfit them with everything they need to catch these trout. Later, you can switch things up by using a float for smallmouth or a hike for wild fish. Fishing guides at the Watauga River Lodge can bend your rod and put a smile on your face any time of year. Watauga River Lodge is a fantastic venue for weddings, corporate retreats, and family reunions thanks to its convenient location, wide range of services, and stunning scenery.
The initial phase of the river lodge’s construction includes two new log structures that, like the rebuilt 1827 cabin on the property, pay homage to the area’s rich history. There are three bedrooms in the main house, and each has its own entrance, two pillowtop queen beds, and private bathroom. To help fisherman get the most out of their time on the water, a second cabin building was constructed. The property also features the following other cabins.
The original log cabin was constructed in 1861, and it was expanded and modernized in the 1980s. The current owners have put quite a lot of work renovating and updating the place. Both a pair of pillow-top queen beds and a set of bespoke log double bunk beds can be found in this cabin’s larger of its two bedrooms. A living room, a dining area, and a state-of-the-art kitchen round out the amenities. Four adults can sleep in comfort here.
All three suites are located in the main cabin structure. In front, they have a communal, full-length porch with a view of the river, and in the back, they each have their own private entrance. Two queen-sized pillow-top mattresses, a separate sitting area, and an en suite bathroom can be found in each room.
There is only one bedroom in this detached cabin. Includes a full kitchen, two pillow-top queen beds, a bathroom with a cutoff stone shower, and a screened-in patio with a stone gas log fireplace. It also features a long front porch with a view of the river.
Until recently, this cottage served as a humble place of refuge for fishermen. Location couldn’t be better; the building is on the water’s edge. The owners renovated the front porch into an outdoor kitchen complete with a gas grill, refrigerator, and convection oven. The facilities necessary for preparing and serving meals are available here. Its front fire pit has made it the place to be on the river at night.
When it comes to Southern trout fishing, the Watauga River in eastern Tennessee is a top choice. The Cherokee name for the river, Watauga, literally means “river of plenty,” which is appropriate given that it supports nearly 2,000 fish per mile. The Wilbur dam’s daily releases of cold water into this 16-mile tailwater make for ideal conditions for aquatic insect life and year-round fishing. Wildlife of all kinds call the river and its high cliffs and picturesque farms home.
