Dorsey Fishing

Guided Fly Fishing in Western North Carolina

Private wade trips built around instruction and productivity. We’ll select the best water based on flows, season, and recent fishing — so your day stays focused and fun.

Half-Day Private Wade Trip: $375 (up to 2 anglers)
Gear included • Instruction included • Wade trips
Best water, not guesswork
Based on conditions
Beginner → advanced
Technique + strategy
Freestone focus
WNC streams
Dorsey Fishing guide holding a trout in Western North Carolina

Trip Options

Choose a trip, then we’ll dial in the best water for the day.

Half-Day Wade Trip

Most popular

4–5 hours. Built for beginners through experienced anglers. You’ll get clear instruction and a productive plan — not random wandering.

  • All gear provided (rod, waders, flies, terminal)
  • Technique coaching + on-water adjustments
  • Best water selection based on conditions
$375 • up to 2 anglers

Full-Day Wade Trip

Coming soon

6–8 hours. More water, more reps, deeper instruction. Ideal for leveling up faster.

  • Expanded coverage + more pattern/technique reps
  • Deeper coaching on reading water + strategy
  • Built around seasonality and productivity
Pricing TBD • wade only

Why Fish With Dorsey

A clean, instruction-first day — focused on results.

Instruction that sticks
Not just “do this.” You’ll learn why it works and when to use it.
Performance-driven
We fish productive water and adjust fast based on feedback.
Simple booking
Pick a date, lock it in, and we’ll handle the plan for the day.

Where We Fish

Wilson Creek • Wilkes County waters • Cherokee area streams. Final location is selected based on conditions to keep the day productive.

Primary water types
  • Freestone streams and pocket water
  • Seasonal flows and temperature-driven selection
  • Wade-focused access
What to expect
  • Meet-up info sent after booking
  • Quick gear + safety check before we step in
  • Plan evolves with the day (bugs, flows, light)

Ready to fish WNC?

Pick a date, lock it in, and I’ll dial in the water based on season, flows, and recent productivity.