Clinch River, Norris TN

[FlyLie]

Been looking at Web info on FF the Clinch River; tail waters below Norris Dam and it seems like it might just be worth a trip of two this year. Love the Cumberland tail waters below Wolf Creek Dam, but think I need to spread out to other bodies of water, at least until repairs are completed on Wolf Creek Dam .

Anyone here fish the Clinch and if so, how would you rate it. Also,any specific insights or recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks ,

[RICHYD4U]

I have heard good things about the Clinch, and always wanted to fish it. Let us know when you plan on going down this year...I might want to tag along!

-Rich

[bookworm]

There's usually good wading on the Clinch in April and May, as TVA tends not to release much water from Norris Dam then. Once air-conditioning season hits, you'll get heavy releases from 1 p.m. on. I stopped fishing the Clinch because I couldn't justify the cost of an out of state fishing license, which is around $85. You can get a three day pass for around $15 but it's a pain to keep doing that. There are several good access points not far off I75.

[FlyLie]

Bookworm; your comment on the cost of a nonresident TN license (annual license with trout permit) got me thinking about the comparative cost of KY and our surrounding states.

Did a little checking and here's how the states compare:

TN; $81
Va; $72, (with an amendment pending which could increase this to $172)
KY; $60
WV; $53
MO; $49
IN; $46
NC; $40
OH; $40
IL; $38
As a side comment, cost for Alaska is $145

(guys, please correct me if you see an error in the cost)