- Trout Species: Rainbow and Brook Trout
- Angler Type: Wade
- Access Type: Public
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Description
Known as Greenbrier to most folks around the area. Greenbrier is officially called the Middle Prong of the Little River. It recieves a little less pressure than the Little River or Abrams Creek watersheds. So it is a good choice if you are staying in Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge with the family and need a quick fish fix and a bit of seclusion. The lower reaches consist of Rainbow Trout. When you get up closer to the Ramsey Cascade trail head you can start catching Brook Trout. The closer you get to the Cascades the more Brookies you will catch. One of the main tributaries of the Middle Prong is Porters Creek. Porters creek consists of mostly Rainbows. Also access to the creek is somewhat difficult as it drops off from Porters Creek trail most of the way up. This is another stream that is best fished with a friend.
Please practice safe wading practices and be sure to check the conditions before you go.
Suggested Flies
- January: Blue Wing Olive, Little Black Stone, Midges, Stone Fly Nymphs and Mayfly Nymphs
- Feburary: Blue Wing Olive, Little Black Stone, Midges, Stone Fly Nymphs and Mayfly Nymphs
- March: Blue Wing Olive, Quill Gordon, Blue Quill, Black Stone, Brown Stone, Tan Caddis, Hendrickson
- April: Hendrickson, Quill Gordon, Blue Quill, Brown Stone, March Brown, Yellow Stone Fly, Light Cahill
- May: Yellow Stone Fly, March Brown, Light Cahill, Sulphur, Green Drake
- June: Light Cahill, Yellow Stone Fly, Sulphur, Little Green Stone Fly, Tan Caddis
- July: Light Cahill, Sulphur, Yellow Stone Fly, Terrestrials
- August: Terrestrials, Light Cahill, Sulphur
- September: Terrestrials, Light Cahill, Sulphur
- October: Sulphur, October Caddis, Blue Wing Olive, Midges
- November: Blue Wing Olive, Stone Fly Nymphs and Mayfly Nymphs
- December: Blue Wing Olive, Little Black Stone, Midgesd
Suggested Rods/Reels/Lines
There are many opinions for the right outfit for the park. However something in the middle will get you by with just about any type of fishing that you will encounter in the park. Anything from a 7 foot 6 inch 3wt to a 8 foot 6 inch 5wt will get the job done.
2010 Regulations
Five (5) brook, rainbow or brown trout, smallmouth bass, or a combination of these, each day or in possession, regardless of whether they are fresh, stored in an ice chest, or otherwise preserved. The combined total must not exceed five fish.
- 7 inch minimum on Brook, Rainbow, and Brown trout, as well as Smallmouth Bass
- Fishing is permitted year-round in open waters.
- Fishing is allowed from a half hour before official sunrise to a half hour after official sunset.
- Only artificial flies or lures with a single hook may be used. Dropper flies may be used. Up to two flies on a leader.
- You must have a valid Tennessee or North Carolina Fishing License also
For more information on daily creel limits and additional information please refer to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park Fishing website
Click here to purchase a Tennessee Fishing License
Public Access Points
- Greebier Road (lower river)
- Ramsay Cascades Trail (upper river)
- Porters Creek Trail (porters creek)
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Getting There
From interstate highway I-40 take Exit 407 (Sevierville) to TN-66 South. At the Sevierville intersection, continue straight onto US-441 South. Follow US-441 through Sevierville and Pigeon Forge into Gatlinburg, then pick up TN Hwy 321 and head east to the Greenbrier park access and turn right onto Greenbrier Road.
