Private Water Fly Fishing for Trout: Mills River
Mills River, NC
Private Water Fly Fishing for Trout: Mills River
River Wizard Co. • 10-19 years of experience
About
Avoid the crowds and spend a day wading on private property for trout on the North and South Fork of the Mills River in North Carolina. Trips to this location should be requested in advance to ensure reservations are available. The property is an active farm and offers scenic views and tranquility. This fishery has plentiful numbers of rainbow and brown trout generally ranging from 12 to 20 inches, and fish over 20 in. are caught frequently. The Mills River fishery is special as it is home to a thriving wild brown trout population with good numbers of large brown trout moving into these tributaries to spawn in the fall. The river access makes for easy wading, with dirt roads to move your vehicle from spot to spot. We have access to 5 different sections of river, so one could fish the property multiple times and experience different stretches of water. All equipment is provided including waders, boots, rod outfits, flies, leaders, and tippet. All you need to do is show up! Lunch can be arranged for full day trips. Anglers will need a valid NC inland fishing license.
Targeted species
- Brown Trout
- Rainbow Trout
What's included
- Rod / Reel
- Tackle / Flies
What to bring
- Fishing License
- Sunscreen
- Quick-Dry / Sun-protective Clothing
- Polarized Sunglasses
Location
- Mills River, NC
Exact meeting location will be discussed after booking.
Guided by River Wizard Co.
Central, South Carolina • 10-19 years of experience
River Wizard Company founder Capt. Harrison Beckwith is a part time fly and light tackle guide in his hometown, Clemson, SC, for striped bass, trout, small mouth bass, and carp. Harrison started guiding in 2010 for Brookings Anglers in Cashiers, NC and spent the next 10 years guiding full time in western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina. A job opportunity in sales and marketing at Barker Boatworks took Harrison to Sarasota, FL in 2020. He returned to Clemson, SC in 2023 and now serves as the Outdoor Pursuits Specialist for The Reserve at Lake Keowee, guides part time, and works as a free lance photographer specializing in outdoor marketing and editorial photography. Harrison currently offers fly and light tackle trips on the lakes of upstate, SC for stripers, bass, and carp. He also spends a large portion of his time guiding for trout and small mouth bass in the mountains of North Carolina. Harrison fishes out of a Maverick HPX 18 on the lakes which allows two fly anglers to fish at a time. Float trips for trout and small mouth bass, private water wade trips for trophy trout, and back country trips for wild trout are also available. Harrison also hosts destination fly fishing trips to Andros for bonefish, permit, and tarpon as well as Argentina for trout and golden dorado.