South Fork Holston River Fishing near Mount Carmel, Tennessee

South Fork Holston River is a stream located just 2.7 miles from Mount Carmel, in Sullivan County, in the state of Tennessee, United States, near Kingsport, TN. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including brown trout and rainbow trout here. Whether you’re baitcasting, fly fishing or spinning your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to South Fork Holston River. Alternate names for this stream include Holston River South Fork, Holston River and south Fork.

Join us as we discuss the Tennessee Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

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