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Watauga River
City: Johnson City, TN
Region: East Tennessee
Subregion: Northeast
The Watauga River tailwater begins just below Wilbur Dam, in Elizabethton, TN. The stream is well known for its trophy rainbow and brown trout fishing. The upper section offers some public access, for wading. However, most of the trophy section is only accessible by boat. Within its 16 miles of fishable trout water, the Watauga River has one of the only stretches of water designated as a trophy section in the state of Tennessee. The trophy section is subject to special regulations which are strictly enforced by region four of the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency.
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Upcoming events
Date: May 26, 2012
75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Celebration
Location: Roan Mountain, TN
Date: May 26, 2012
16th Annual Garden Gala
Location: Jonesborough, TN
Date: May 26, 2012
Opening of Wetlands Water Park
Location: Jonesborough, TN
Date: Jun 1, 2012 - Jun 3, 2012
Blue Plum Festival
Location: Johnson City, TN
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