Holston River
The Holston flows from Kingsport to Knoxville, where it joins the French Broad to form the Tennessee River. Its North, Middle and South forks drain parts of Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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River facts
| Length | 136 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Bland County, Virginia |
| Mouth | Knoxville, where it forms the Tennessee River |
| Fish | Smallmouth bass, brown trout, rainbow trout |
The North Fork in Virginia is known as an excellent smallmouth bass river, though fish from below Saltville must not be eaten because of mercury. The first 20 miles below South Holston Dam and the South Fork in Virginia are quality trout waters. The river is wide and open enough for fly fishing.
Listed fish are the species named for the river on its Wikipedia page. Check the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency for river-specific regulations before you fish.
Lakes and flowages on the Holston River
Lakes in our guide on or connected to this river:
Source: Holston River (Wikipedia)