Tennessee Fly Fishing Hatch Chart

Interactive fly fishing hatch chart for Tennessee. See which mayflies, caddisflies, stoneflies, and midges are hatching each month and get fly pattern recommendations. Based on 10 years of scientific observation data (2015–2024).

Using the Tennessee hatch chart

This statewide chart compares when aquatic insect observations have been recorded in Tennessee. Select a month to compare the share of annual mayfly, caddisfly, stonefly, and midge observations, then review fly patterns commonly used to imitate those insect groups.

Our Tennessee hatch chart is built from 10 years of scientific observation data (2015–2024), covering the major aquatic insect orders: Ephemeroptera (mayflies), Trichoptera (caddisflies), Plecoptera (stoneflies), and Diptera (midges). Use it to plan your fishing trips around the most productive emergence windows of the season. Actual timing varies with elevation, latitude, water temperature, and seasonal weather, so confirm current activity with local reports and on-water observation.

Tennessee river guides

  • Tellico River — The Tellico River is a mountain trout stream in eastern Tennessee, with tight headwater water, pocket structure, and a strong seasonal stocking and wild-trout story.

Check current Tennessee river flows and gauge conditions.