Overmountain Chapter Trout Unlimited

Overmountain Chapter Trout Unlimited The Overmountain Chapter promotes conservation and restoration of watersheds in northeast Tennessee.
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05/29/2026

Hampton Creek Barrier Repair Update

Work is officially underway on the Hampton Creek barrier repair project!

Contractors from Baker Construction are currently onsite and actively working under contract with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). Crews are in the process of diverting stream flow around the barrier so that repairs can safely begin.

Once the diversion is complete, construction will move into the barrier repair phase. The project is expected to be completed within the next 60 days.

A special thank you to Barry Heller, who captured today's video while enjoying a day of fishing on Hampton Creek. His footage provides a great look at the progress being made on the project.

We appreciate everyone's patience during construction and look forward to sharing additional updates as the work progresses.

*** VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ***YOUTH OUTDOOR ADVENTURE DAYThe Overmountain Chapter of Trout Unlimited is looking for volunteer...
05/20/2026

*** VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ***

YOUTH OUTDOOR ADVENTURE DAY

The Overmountain Chapter of Trout Unlimited is looking for volunteers to help with the Youth Outdoor Adventure Day at Rock Creek Recreation Area in Erwin, TN on Saturday, June 13th.

Volunteers are needed for the following:

Manning a booth to talk with families about Trout Unlimited and our conservation efforts

Teaching kids the basics of fly casting and fly fishing

Helping introduce the next generation to the outdoors and coldwater conservation

This is a great opportunity to share your passion for fishing and conservation while helping kids experience the outdoors in a positive way.

REGISTER HERE - https://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/Youth-Outdoor-Adventure-Day-124859?redir=1

📅 Date: Saturday, June 13
🕕 Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Rock Creek Recreation Area – Erwin, TN

The highlight reel is here!What a great time it was to be on the water with such wonderful people who share a love of th...
05/18/2026

The highlight reel is here!

What a great time it was to be on the water with such wonderful people who share a love of the outdoors. At our spring camp out this year, twelve anglers joined us as we fished Deep Creek, Noland Creek, the Oconaluftee River, and several more. The fishing was a bit slow, but that didnt get in the way of us having a great time. We can't wait for our next one!

REMINDER — OMTU Chapter Meeting Tomorrow!Join the Overmountain Chapter of Trout Unlimited tomorrow evening for a great p...
05/18/2026

REMINDER — OMTU Chapter Meeting Tomorrow!

Join the Overmountain Chapter of Trout Unlimited tomorrow evening for a great presentation from Bill Stiver with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Black Bear Program.

Bill will be discussing black bear behavior, management, conservation efforts in Tennessee, and more. If you enjoy the outdoors, wildlife, hunting, fishing, or conservation, you won’t want to miss this one!

📅 Tuesday, May 19
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Food City

OMTU will be providing buffalo wings and cookies. If you would prefer something different, food and drinks can be purchased downstairs at the deli area inside Food City.

Bring a friend and come join us for a great evening!

It's been a busy few days with the Trout in the Classroom release at the South Holston River followed by the OMTU Women'...
05/03/2026

It's been a busy few days with the Trout in the Classroom release at the South Holston River followed by the OMTU Women's Fly Fishing Class on the Watauga River. Thanks to our local teachers for participating in the Trout in the Classroom program, and thanks to our volunteers who've helped with the release and our Women's Class!

Bill Stiver - TWRA Bear Management ProgramBill Stiver brings a lifetime of wildlife experience and conservation leadersh...
04/23/2026

Bill Stiver - TWRA Bear Management Program

Bill Stiver brings a lifetime of wildlife experience and conservation leadership to our May meeting. Originally from Potterville, Michigan, Bill earned his B.S. in Fisheries and Wildlife from Michigan State University and his M.S. in Wildlife Sciences from University of Tennessee.

He spent 34 years with the National Park Service, including work in Shenandoah National Park and over three decades at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. His career focused on managing wild hogs, addressing human/bear conflicts, and monitoring elk and endangered bat populations.

After retiring in 2025, Bill now works part-time with the TWRA supporting black bear management efforts.

Bill will discuss the importance of the BearWise program—an initiative focused on helping people live responsibly alongside black bears. He’ll also cover the Tennessee BearWise business recognition program and how cooperative efforts with TWRA can reduce human/bear conflicts in our communities.

Dinner and social time begins at 6:00, the presentation begins at 7:00. We will be providing buffalo wings and cookies for attendees. If you’d prefer something different, food and drinks can be purchased at the deli line downstairs in Food City. Please note that external food is not permitted.

We hope to see everyone there!


📅 Date: Tuesday, May 19
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Food City (920 N State of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN)

Good weather today for a zombie apocalypse! (The theme of this year's regionalvScouts' Camporee). OMTU came out and taug...
04/11/2026

Good weather today for a zombie apocalypse! (The theme of this year's regionalvScouts' Camporee). OMTU came out and taught fly casting and fly tying.

Flows on the South Holston River are currently very low due to some unexpected work at the weir dam. Crews have been wor...
04/10/2026

Flows on the South Holston River are currently very low due to some unexpected work at the weir dam. Crews have been working to remove several large trees that became lodged in the weir.

The work is taking longer than expected, but TVA is working to get the water back on as soon as possible.

If you’re heading out, be aware of the low water conditions and keep an eye out for rising flows.

Always a good time at the Fly Tying Social!
04/10/2026

Always a good time at the Fly Tying Social!

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Johnson City, TN
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