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Watauga River

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Tennessee, United States

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General info

Watauga River is a stream located in Carter County, Tennessee, United States. It is also intersecting with Avery County, North Carolina and Johnson County, Tennessee. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Brown trout, and Brook trout.

Location

36°21′39.9″N 82°17′39.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Watauga River, TN

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36°21′39.9″N 82°17′39.7″W
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Cities nearby

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3.6 miles away

Johnson City

5.0 miles away

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8.6 miles away

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Bristol

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Butler

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15.4 miles away

Telford

15.9 miles away

Roan Mountain

17.3 miles away

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17.9 miles away

Banner Hill

17.9 miles away

Fall Branch

18.7 miles away

Bristol

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Elk Park

22.4 miles away

Hiltons

22.5 miles away

Mendota

24.1 miles away

Gate City

24.9 miles away

Beech Mountain

24.9 miles away

Bakersville

25.1 miles away

Mountain City

28.2 miles away

Cove Creek

29.1 miles away

Linville

31.1 miles away

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FAQ about Watauga River fishing

the Watauga River is a stream located in Carter County, Tennessee, United States. It is also intersecting with Avery County, North Carolina and Johnson County, Tennessee. Its coordinates are:
36°21′39.9″N 82°17′39.7″W
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The most common species in the Watauga River are:
  • Rainbow trout - 279 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brown trout - 200 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brook trout - 48 members reported to have caught this fish
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