The Buffalo River is the longest unimpounded river in Middle Tennessee.  Being named for the Buffalo fish that were abundant when the first European settlers arrived, the Buffalo is rich in aquatic life.  Also being the largest tributary of the Duck River, the Buffalo boasts outstanding opportunity for Smallmouth Bass on the fly. The upper part of the Buffalo River is designated as a “State Scenic River” under the Tennessee Wild and Scenic River Act.

The tranquil big blue holes and pristine gravel bottoms make the Buffalo a special place.  Float fish from a drift boat while enjoying the beauty of the majestic hardwoods and sheer cliffs of Middle Tennessee.  Harboring great numbers of Smallmouth Bass, Rock Bass, Largemouth and Spots, the Buffalo is a fly fishing heaven!

TYPICAL CATCH: There is ample opportunity for one to three-pound Smallmouth Bass, with an occasional four plus pounder.  The Buffalo is rich with Rock Bass and plenty of Largemouth.  Brim go wild for small poppers and brim teasers. We have days during the summer when we catch up to a dozen different species of fish!

TOTAL RIVER MILES:  125 miles long.

TOTAL RIVER MILES GUIDED: Approximately 50.

TYPE OF TRIP AVAILABLE: Float trips on both private and public accesses are available. Seasonal fluctuations in populations and water levels as well as day of the week can play a big factor in which section (upper, middle, or lower) of the Buffalo we will be targeting.

PRIMARY STYLE OF FISHING:  Six and seven weight rods are our workhorses for the Buffalo.  We employ a variety of styles, from streamer fishing to top water, and our main techniques are often going low and slow with minnow and crawfish imitations.