Stay in Chetola Lodge, The Bob Timberlake Inn or a spacious condominium. All package prices are for two nights, per person, double occupancy and half-day fishing trip.
Here is how your fly fishing adventure will unfold. All times are approximate.
- 8:00am -- Depart Chetola Resort for the Refuge.
- 8:20-8:30am -- Arrive at the Refuge on Boone Fork Creek
- Brief familiarization with equipment (rods and flies)
- Fish for Brook, Brown, Rainbow and Golden Trout
- Refreshments Provided while Fishing
- 12:30pm -- Half-Day Trips Concluded; Return to Chetola Resort
- Round-trip transportation is provided
Equipment
Rods and flies are provided. You may also bring your own equipment.
General Information
- Fishing at the Refuge is classified for Single Hook, Artificial Fly and Catch and Release
- We suggest you bring a pair of dry shoes, boots or waterproof waders
- Don't forget your camera!
- The grounds of The Refuge are a registered National Wildlife Habitat.
- Breakfast is included for Chetola Lodge and Bob Timberlake Inn guests.
- Souvenir photos
Package Pricing
(Based on two-night stay, double occupancy)
April 26 - Dec. 31, 2013*
Chetola Lodge
Weekdays from $434 per person
Weekends from $444 per person*
The Bob Timberlake Inn
Weekdays from $481 per person
Weekends from $543 per person*
Condominiums
Weekdays from $452 per person
Weekends from $489 per person*
*Prices are slightly higher weekends in July, August and October and during holiday periods.
Minimum Stays
Minimum two-night stays required Jan. 18-20, Feb. 15-17, April 12-14, June 14-Oct. 26 and Dec. 27-28, 2013
Minimum three-night stays required Nov. 27-30, 2013
Package pricing does not include taxes and gratuities.
Pricing without Accommodations
One person, half day - $275
Two people, half day - $550
Cancellation Policy
A few fly-fishing facts…
Rain, when fishing for trophy trout, is like a buffet line to a hungry person. Trout love it because it washes insects into the rivers and streams, which brings the trophy trout to the surface to enjoy the buffet line of insects washed into the water. Our goal is to provide you with the best fishing experience possible. Our fishing guides reserve the water location as well as their time exclusively for you and your party.
Unless it is raining extremely hard or there is a danger of thunder or lightning, our guides are prepared to fish and assist you in catching an many trophy trout as possible. And of course there’s no need to worry about the fish…they’re already wet!
A deposit in the amount of $150 per person is due when the trip is booked.
Trips canceled 14 days or more before the scheduled trip date will receive a full refund.
Trips canceled within 14 days of the scheduled trip date will result in forfeiture of full deposit.
Fly Fishing Float Trips
On the Upper Watauga or Holston River
Experience an unforgettable float trip with Chetola’s head float guide, Dustin Coffey. Chetola’s float trip is a full six-hour trip that begins when you are on the water and does not include travel time to and from the river. Dustin will pick you up at Chetola and return you to Chetola. Fish for trophy trout while enjoying magnificent scenery with a guide who not only knows the water but knows how to catch monster trout! Your float trip package includes:
- Round-trip transportation to and from your starting point on the Upper Watauga or Holston River
- Maximum of two fishermen per guide
- Equipment and Instruction
- Refreshments
- Lunch
- Dustin’s custom tied flies
- Float Trips available for one or two people (in one boat), four people in two boats
Package Pricing
Package includes two nights accommodations and float trip:
April 26 - December 31, 2013*
- Based on a two-night stay
- From $380.50 per person, based on double occupancy (minimum two-person trip)
- From $691 per person, single (single occupancy and one-person trip)
*Starting prices above are based on weekday stays. Prices slightly higher on weekends, holidays and special events.
Minimum two-night stays required Jan. 18-19, Feb. 15-16, April 12-13, June 14-Oct. 26 and Dec. 27-28, 2013
Minimum three-night stays required Nov. 27-30, 2013
Package pricing does not include taxes and gratuities.
Float trip pricing excluding overnight accommodations or reserved separately from package
- One-Person Float Trip: $375
- Two-Person Float Trip: $445
- Four Person, Two Guide, Two Boat Trip: $800
Cast and Blast
Fly Fishing and Wing Shooting
Combine our Fly Fishing Package with our Wing Shooting Package for the ultimate outdoor adventure. Spend a half or full day fly fishing and spend a half or full day hunting quail, chukar and/or pheasant at Covey Hollar Preserve. Cast and Blast packages are available October 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013.
Package Inclusions
Fly Fishing
- Half-Day Fishing at The Refuge with professional Fly Fishing Guide
- Round-Trip transporation from Chetola to The Refuge
- Instruction, tackle, equipment and fishing for Golden, Brook, Rainbow and Wild Brown Trout
- No fishing license required
- Refreshments and Souvenir Photos
- Breakfast for Chetola Lodge and Bob Timberlake Inn guests
Wing Shooting
- Half-Day Wing Shooting Hunt at Covey Hollar Preserve in Boone
- Round-Trip Transportation from Chetola Resort to Covey Hollar
- Breakfast for Chetola Lodge and Bob Timberlake Inn guests
- 30 Birds are included. It can be Quail, Pheasants, Chukar or a combination of the three
- Refreshments during the hunt
- All birds are field dressed at the Preserve for $1.00 per bird
Package Pricing
Two-night stay, weekdays for 2 people
(includes half-day wing shooting and half-day fly fishing)
Starting at $1,126
Pricing without Accommodations
Fly Fishing (half day):
One person - $275
Two people - $550
Wing Shooting (half day):
1-4 people with one guide - $325
Minimum two-night stays required Jan. 18-20, Jan. 25-27 and Feb. 15-17, 2013.
Rates may be higher during certain time periods.
Package pricing does not include taxes and gratuities.
Corporate Team Building in the Great Outdoors!
Fly Fishing is a great way to get your team motivated and energized. We can arrange for fly fishing clinics that will help employees sharpen their problem solving and communication skills. Emphasis is placed on interaction
between team members while providing a challenging and fun-filled experience in our beautiful mountain surroundings. Just check off Team Building below and we'll provide the details.
