Catching MASSIVE Fish in Downtown Gatlinburg TN!

[@db882703]

Bro is out here fishing with a kid's Avengers combo 🤣

[@mooseram66]

Those can be tough days and you nailed it!!! Found a nice honey hole too! Tip for those clear days you can see them…they can also see you too so wear darker colours and move slowly. Tight lines!!!

[@fxotw8478]

Hi Brant, although I am not from TN and even not from the US i can fairly say that all but the 2 last fishes are stock fishes. You can see it from their tails and fins which did not develop as native ones would. Stock fish because of being stacked in massive quantity in very little space and having little to no need to swin any current will have limited tail and fins growth and in some instances weird developments. It is pretty noticeable on the penultimate fish the perfect tail and pectoral/dorsal fins as well as great dots and color making me think it is native. hope this helps!

[@drkrm]

Fxotw8478 Is correct about the fins on stockers. The last two were probably “hold overs” stocked last year. The colors on native trout are going to be much more brilliant. Just about any trout you catch in a larger stream or river will be stocked. You have to get way up the little feeder creeks to find any natives. You did great. Much better than most people that fish downtown. They’re much harder to catch in clear water. If you can see them, they can see you.

[@ronmurray3302]

Hello Brent looks like you had a great time here in Tennessee

[@JH-kn6rt]

​@@drkrmThe problem is if they can't see you, you probably can't see them either....lol.

[@drkrm]

@@JH-kn6rt I’ve never needed to see trout to catch trout. 😁

[@matthewclayton9822]

Gatlinburg is one of my favorite places in the whole world. Nice to see you taking the chance to film a video there!

[@stevespears3341]

Welcome to my neck of the woods. I live alone 20 minutes away in South Knoxville. I’ve been watching your videos for a long time now. I go to the beach for my vacation and my daughter got married in the Virgin Islands in May. Stay safe enjoy the mountains.

[@Opiemus]

I checked it out and it seems that most of the fish are going to be stocked here is the info straight from their website. By the way the last fish that you caught was a Brook trout the rest were Rainbows. 👍 The City of Gatlinburg operates a trout farm in order to stock City streams with trout year-round. The City stocks the streams every Thursday, so that is the only day there is no fishing inside the City Limits.

[@cherlyadams7110]

My daughter lives in Knoxville. I would love it if you happen to go back during my next trip that way. I'd fish with you in a heatbeat, and rainbow trout are one of my favorites to fish for. My experience is mostly west coast white water. Lol. Also, if you happen to come to Maryland, again, I'd fish with you any style anywhere. Good luck in TN. 😊❤

[@rongarris8574]

Definitely stocked rainbows but you are the MAN. Most people who come to Gatlinburg to fish for the first time, catch a whopping SKUNK. I am not surprised that you succeeded but none the less, way to go!

[@jamesdempsey8811]

Always wondered if there were fish in that river. Now I know Thankyou

[@buckdaily8288]

That was awesome. Gatlinburg is where my wife and I went on our honeymoon. Beautiful place.

[@bouncerslabrealnature9143]

Definitely stocked trout...The fins always tell the truth. 👍😊

[@jeffbrummette1622]

Hey man you are about 3 hours from my abode! Man I wish I knew you was this closer because I would love to meet you! I watch all your videos when you put one up. Anyway great job in the Smokey mountains! Keep your vids coming!!

[@edint7558]

When the water is high like that is some of the best trout conditions. The fish move into more predictable locations like the one you are fishing, and the increased flow gives them cover to feed and increases the presence of food sources in the water. Most of those fish are stocked rainbow trout. You can tell by their muted coloration, uneven fins, and pug noses. The fish at 14:50 looks more like a wild rainbow trout to me, due to its clean fins, brighter colors, and par marking along the body. Great catches!

[@davidhakes3884]

Yes, I did not see any fin clipped fish, I agree on the wild fish.

[@aronbennett1914]

When you say wild Rainbow do you mean Brook Trout (Native)? I worked at a Hatchery in Upper Tract WV and the Trout raised there were full of color and very healthy.

[@aronbennett1914]

@@davidhakes3884 Fin clipped fish?

[@edint7558]

@@aronbennett1914 wild rainbow means a fish that was born in the river (not from a hatchery). Rainbow trout are not native to this region, but can be wild. Brook trout are another species and are native to the region. Brook trout can also be wild or hatchery stocked. Stocked trout tend to have a poor appearance as compared to wild trout, although they are still colorful and lively. This is true of all trout species. In rare cases, such as a natural pond hatchery without a concrete bottom or when hatchery trout are fed natural food sources (not pellets), hatchery trout can very closely resemble wild trout. I hope this helps!

[@itsdukecity2871]

I am born and raised only 30 minutes from gatlinburg and the trout are stocked certain times of the year and you can search online what the stocking schedule is. You can get a city permit for fishing and keep 3 big trout which are great eating around these mountains

[@miguelinfante1716]

Hello we were just there I wish I knew you were there I’d love to have met you I live like two hours from there but I watch you Brad and the rest of y’all’s KZbin channels but good to see y’all close to home

[@kelley867]

Tell me, you’re a tourist without telling me or a tourist. Only guy walking around with a fishing pole lol! Love your videos, Brant. Hope you have a happy new year. Can’t wait to see what happens with BBO.

[@mikebojtor]

Go green... Merry Christmas to you and Miss Bacon Greece 🎄👍

[@LIFEbyBrandon]

I believe they are all wild. Most stocked trout have worn down top fins from being in a tank they're whole lives, all of the fish you've shown have full undamaged fins it looks like. Congrats!!

[@jeffwright5768]

Not exactly FL weather, but good to have you up here!

[@MichaelSmith-uu2sw]

Brandt not sure what your next video on the trip is about but next year, try driving the pass to Cherokee and fish the reservation. It's going to be mostly stock but fun. Caught many monsters there. We stay in Gatlinburg also but one day there we make a day trip to Cherokee. Wife shops while I fish.

[@darianharris9735]

I normally fish in front of the aquarium by the bridge and in front of no way Jose’ Mexican restaurant and do good there. I mainly do it for the looks I get fishing in front of the aquarium 😅

[@GlenRollerbalk]

Great job That set up is one of the best set ups I've ever used for trout But at least. 6 fish for you is one of the best jobs I've ever seen

[@free_by_night2872]

Trout fishing is my absolute favorite. The higher up you go into the mountains the more fun it gets to catch them. It gets a lot harder due to then only liking natural looking baits that travel the stream in a natural way with the currents but it gets much more rewarding and they are much prettier fish.

[@ethan-fq9cj]

what is the better baits to catch trout with?

[@midsouth4840]

The only local trout in TN are brown trout as far as I know, and they are slot fish. The rainbows are stocked. Next time you come to TN I'm down to fish with you, if you're interested in having people fish with you.

[@eh1918]

Brown trout and rainbow trout aren't native, but they can both be wild, meaning they were born from stocked fish but weren't stocked themselves. Brook trout are the native trout to Tennessee.

[@UthoughtUwzRedneck]

I'm glad you went evan though the weather was bad. Always a better chance from the bank than the couch.

[@hashglass]

Here in East Tennessee is some of the best trout fishing there is I live in the Tri-Cities the river coming off of warriors dam record trout brown trout up some of these rivers get huge 40 50 inch see it all the time record rainbow trout Tennessee some of the best thanks for sharing

[@davidthomas8531]

I fished that exact spot the previous weekend. Excellent fishing for three days. Good video.

[@KendoSeitz212]

come to Cherokee, North Carolina sometime Brant. As always, excellent video.

[@richarddowner4292]

Great video, Thank you for your time, and info!!! thumbs up

[@robertprestonsr2453]

I am a very old man of the river... I am now too old, too sick, and too feeble to get out and enjoy fishing... but, before I go, I would like to share a few "secrets" with you younger guys to help you call in and catch fish, especially when the aren't biting: first, understand that the spirit of the river or stream is called "Malemuke".. be sure to greet Malemuke when you begin to fish the stream !! Then, if the fishing is slow, repeat these words in rapid succession: "Geronimo" - "Bonzai" - "Komikazee" - "Casablanca" ... do this over and over silently to yourself and see what happens!! (and please do NOT share this stuff with anyone but a really good and true friend... keep it quiet please)

[@cianp8074]

Are you okay

[@jamesgreen2060]

Probably not

[@petermavus4131]

You lost me with the Casablanca

[@bouncerslabrealnature9143]

Hmmm 🤔🤔?

[@tylerriddle9502]

Quit drinking!

[@jamalregis190]

I never see brant with such short rod lmao, but ya u should get on the fly dude🤙🏾good video tho👌🏾

[@godgunsandammo1556]

There are some big smallies in that river to.get some hellgramites and get you a wall hanger

[@willalchier6539]

I thought that water looked perfect for trout fishing. I prefer a little color to the trout streams I'm fishing. Also, most of those fish are stockers that have been around for a few years. I believe they have special stocking programs specific to that river for tourism.

[@chrissawyer69]

great day of fishing! thanks for sharing!

[@TheScubacamper]

Twra regularly stocks the rivers and creeks all over TN with rainbows - delicious either way!

[@jaxonsumner6107]

Fished in those exact spots last year with my buddies. Was during the FFA convention. We didnt have poles so we used sticks with some lines and hooks. Got a good ammount.

[@bobbyadams5256]

Loved the video as always you knocked it out of the park.

[@-waddell]

Was there same weekend for cheer comp, even brought a rod but didn't even think about fishing. Now I have a plan for next year.

[@qaannat]

This trips me out, people from the Gulf coast want to go to the mountains to fish.

[@Hosedrag44]

Usually, you can tell when they are stocked fish by their fins worn down from swimming in circles in the fish hatchery tanks kind of like sandpaper because the tanks flow in a circle because trout live in moving water.

[@tomnorman2668]

Great job fishing!

[@CR03_Outdoor_Adventures]

That’s some high water. I went there in the summer and caught a whole bunch of smallmouth bass just downstream of there. I caught a couple of nice trout too.

[@josephwagner9201]

Brandt you need to try fishing for trout at Wolf Creek Dam on lake Cumberland in Kentucky That where the state hatchery is. They have some big rainbows,brown trout and brook trout. Located just outside of Jamestown . State park and lounge about 5 miles from dam.

[@mr.chaosvicious5968]

Jamestown that is close to Fentress County TN and is past Cumberland County TN? I was up that way several years ago on a day trip with a client for the company I worked for back then, and I would have seriously looked into that place you memtioned if I had known I was so close to such good fishing if where I am thinking you are talking about turns out to be the same place I went to.

[@fruitful7753]

fast, murky water need a little roostertail spinner in a bright color so you can reel it across and keep it off the bottom, and come behind big rocks green or white.

[@rayrichmond4746]

Couple pats of butter, salt and pepper. Wrap in foil, toss on hot coals! Breakfast is served!

[@paulgiacovelli9754]

A local told me that the brook trout are the only native trout in the river.

[@toddmiller3640]

I smacked a 24" 2 weeks ago right down by the Pedler steakhouse. They stock every Thur. Sometimes up to 28"!!

[@gradybrowning3976]

Remember to look for the Fishing Signs this time!😂

[@Exploitiv]

Gotta see “Too Apree” and his fishing show downtown New Jersey!

[@mfbengs1]

We do the same thing for smallmouth in the colder months here in Indiana. Look up float and fly fishing. Basically a small crappie style hair jig under a float. Perfect spot by the way, current breaks are key!

[@danielpease4534]

👍love that vid. Hope youre doing ok. Cant wait for the next one.

[@dougwilliams3276]

I love urban fishing

[@keithstrickland2811]

Man brother we just had someone jump off the space needle that you passed by on this video... That's the second one since 2017 that has jumped from there.. Prayers for all..

[@everettsnyder9079]

They usually stock them, but the water is cold enough that they spawn naturally, so chances are pretty good you're catching native trout

[@pizzulo8111]

They stock them from November to March for delayed harvest, and you can't keep them during those months.

[@cryptocrush-823]

Definitely stocked!

[@asilvaoutdoors4381]

Hey man!! I’m a die hard trout and salmon fisherman! I fish Lake Michigan and its tributaries for both salmon, browns and steelhead! I’d love to get you on some big fish!! Hit me up!

[@wyoung3170]

If the dorsal fin comes up to a point it's a wild trout if it's been cut and curved in circular it's a farm raised trout. Those were some sweet little pan fry

[@fishon610]

You need to come steelhead fishing with me in Pa!

[@psimethusthemediocre8518]

I don’t know about Tennessee but in most other states the stocked trout have their adipose fins removed … I would assume that those were wild …

[@kaw1240]

I was down gatlinburg/pigeon forge this past weekend as well i fished in pigeon forge and yea it was rapid bad and flooded up because of the rain.

[@melmaneoutdoors]

Power baits, crickets, salmon eggs and minnows that is what a buddy of mine and I have been catching them on at fall creeks falls in Tennessee now knowing that there is trout there definitely going next year

[@Mancing_Baronang]

Nice a fishing,,👍

[@2reelyakrz481]

Nice fish!!! Most looked stock. We live about 45 minutes away near Morristown and would have waved in your direction if we'd known you were there. We had to make an emergency FL trip ro deal with bear issues, so no fishing for us for a bit -- we'll fish vicariously thru you if that's OK 😁. Gatlinburg doesn't allow you to keep fish, but other areas nearby (ie Greenbrier up 321) don't have that restriction.

[@tjlove1763]

If you don’t mind, can you elaborate on “deal with bear issues”? Like the bears are messing up your fishing? My wife and I are contemplating moving closer to that area is the reason I’m asking.

[@2reelyakrz481]

@@tjlove1763 The bear issues were in Franklin County, Florida. There was an unusual overabundance of acorns and more bears than normal. A couple of yearling bears got too playful with (and destroyed) some expensive things (outside furniture) around the house. We had to go fix the damage and set up some bear deterrents to try to prevent further incidents - they worked. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nF6QpHVvn9-eaMkfeature=shared I've never had bear issues in East TN (or FL before this one). They generally avoid (or ignore) people. Bears are common in both places and normally don't bother people or stuff. Either place (Gatlinburg in the mountains or Apalachicola by the beach) is an awesome place to be 😊

[@tjlove1763]

@@2reelyakrz481 ahhhh. I see. That’s crazy you had bear issues in FL and not TN, you would think the other way around haha. Thanks for the clarification, I was like hold up maybe I need to rethink my move. Not trying to fight a bear over my supper.

[@2reelyakrz481]

@@tjlove1763 Bears are generally not an issue in either place. We see bears in both areas - they are really cool to see in person. Cade's Cove usually has a few you can see and there is a driving tour you can take in Gatlinburg (closed during the winter) where they are occasionally spotted. As tempting as it may be, don't try to feed them or play with the cubs and you should be fine. Both areas (Gatlinburg and Apalachicola) are awesome for fishing, scenery, and wildlife. I highly recommend either if someone wants to move to them.

[@yotyde9399]

this may be a dumb question, but why should you wet your hands before touching trout?

[@jongardner5068]

Those are 98% stocked the fins are how you tell , if they are stubby fins they are stock , the concrete tanks they are raised in ,rub the fins down. Im fairly local to the area with a 45 minute drive to downtown

[@stothal]

in WA state the hatchery fish usually have a clipped fin, not sure what they do in other states.

[@blauer2551]

I fished from my balcony when we stayed there, it was awesome

[@d.faulkner8210]

Went there many years ago and it had rained for three days straight, river keep rising till the point they thought about evacuating downtown. finally stopped, we bought ponchos and enjoyed less crowds, I think those are all stock trout because they cut the adipose fin which has been clipped.

[@carloshayesmusic]

Wild trout have the small fin on their back near their tail called adipose fin. And if that fin is cut off then it’s a hatchery The first one looked liked a a hatchery and the second was a wild.

[@BAMA-1986]

Of course that dude would be fishing these Pet fish in town . 🌈

[@cryptocrush-823]

I live right up the road! Do you want to try your hand at fly fishing?

[@BlindBassFishing]

There's a great steakhouse along the river called The Peddler. Definitely worth a visit while you are there!

[@AnglerUpTv]

We went there the other night. Really good.

[@WyattSpain]

Man, that is crazy, i am actually going up to pigeon forge on the 26th! Hopefully the fishing is still that good when i get up there. If you have any tips or spots that i ought to check out (that you dont mind sharing), id love to know

[@garyanderson7551]

They stock trout in Gatlinburg every Thursday. I would say that is a stocked trout. I have fished there many times.

[@patcrowe9780]

All the rain is the cause, when we was there in July it was a little over ankle deep

[@gregunderwood5566]

The whole river right through there is off limits lol

[@RT42069]

Come up to PA and try steelhead fishing. They're like those trout but on steroids

[@jimc4839]

Sometimes it helps to soak your cork before your first cast. Or have someone else do it if you can't.

[@hhr1985]

Hopefully, it's a legal fishing day.😅😂

[@SuperGiantGeckosLLC]

Rainbows are baby Steelhead so if there’s no steelhead around known then they are stocked rainbows. Same thing can be done downtown Austin.

[@dougplug493]

Rainbow trout are the most common hatchery fish as they are the most “hearty” and can more easily thrive in hatchery conditions. That’s not to say you can’t have a naturally reproducing rainbow population in a given place. Just guessing they are stocked. Great video!

[@SlackTidesFishing]

From when I lived back in the mountains if they’re stock trout vs wild, the sharpness of their side fins would be dull from them rubbing up against the tank.

[@davidritz94]

Solid mud? 😂 You've never seen the Genesee River before

[@matthewseaton2000]

Man it’s so fun fishing up there! I could show you some spots in Cherokee nc

[@dougkelly5459]

I was in same exact town and stream a few yrs ago and ended up catching 10 rainbow trout on a hand line using whole kernel corn for bait

[@FISHERYIN]

nahhhh that's crazy

[@keithstrickland2811]

I live in Gatlinburg and the water has been up to the sidewalk there

[@DNice337]

Like I’ve said before, Luckiest fisherman ever

[@rayrichmond4746]

Fished all over Cherokee, but not gatlinburg. Spending a week there in July!

[@MuzacMark1960]

Do you get a day or 2 day license

[@Paul.Casteel]

Feel your line if you feel water or that you stick irs not and fish if you feel and Thump on you linevor and pull it's and fish.

[@trappertimsadventures2652]

Didn't read many of the comments so I may be answering a question that's already been answered a stock trout will have its bottom front fins cut off . And just curious why can't you keep them at this time

[@Scxjunkie]

Troot love those conditions

[@Paul.Casteel]

They have be 15 inch we there in season.

[@RobertHEllis]

Interesting.. I left TN a week ago for Orange Beach Alabama. You did much better on my home waters than I did on yours.

[@Smokin.Bobbin520]

I have the same exact Avengers combo and I use it hahah still

[@lwall1445]

It looks to me that you caught all stockers. Stockers or some fish with some color. When I catch trout with some color, not full color, I called them turn native. One of those was questionable, but native trout are pretty.

[@scottmitchell1884]

We fished this creek from Gaitlinburg to Pigeon Forge in the summer and always did the best with corn as bait. Those are NOT stocked trout

[@daryljones2273]

Love it there

[@kellyrager3456]

A stocked trout will have a clipped adipose fin.

[@rmoore735]

All trout in that river are stock ,that comes from about 10 miles from the farm