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THE BEST GEAR, BOATS & STAFF AROUND.
FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
8:30am-6:00pm
Headwaters Outfitters is dedicated to providing family-friendly outings for everyone: from big groups of 20 family members to the most elite fisher men and women! Our customer service is unmatched and we’re proud of that. That’s why as a small family owned and operated outfitter, we are passionate about sharing our knowledge of WNC’s natural resources, our love for Appalachian Mountains, and the outdoor recreation opportunities found along the French Broad River Watershed!
RATED NUMBER ONE ON TRIPADVISOR!
Another great trip for my son and I with Chris. As always Chris put us right on the fish. We caught quite a few and several really nice one's. Chris... read more 
11/23/2019
We took a half day fly fishing trip through Headwaters and couldnt have been happier with our experience. The guide we were paired with was Gavin and you could... read more
11/04/2019
My adult sons and I had planned a weekend hiking and camping in Pisgah forest, and as an afterthought I contacted several local outfitters to try and fit in a... read more
10/22/2019
We enjoyed a peaceful, scenic self-guided canoe trip down the French Broad River. Because it was fall, we had the whole river to ourselves. We saw deer and... read more
10/17/2019
We used them to support our 3 day kayak/canoe camping trip. Great source of information pre-trip. Their first night campsite was nice and they ran shuttle for a... read more
10/15/2019
It turned out we were the only participants on our Discovery at Dusk adventure. It was a very relaxing trip (due to the low water level and only the... read more
10/11/2019
Prior to this week I didn’t know which end of a fly rod was the business end. But after a couple days with the staff at Headwaters I still can’t... read more
10/10/2019
We were fortunate enough to choose this company for our group kayaking adventure. We had 24 people (14 of which were under the age of 12). Headwater Outfitters... read more
10/01/2019
What a relaxing morning of kayaking. The Headwaters personnel could not have been easier to work with. The kind and professional staff was quite helpful and a highly recommend this... read more
9/27/2019
enjoyed it, even though we truned over once. good exercise, well run operation. good equipment. nice quiet stream,
9/24/2019
NEED A BREW, WINE OR CIDER?
LOCAL TAPS FROM ACROSS THE FRENCH BROAD RIVER VALLEY!
Winter Hours: Tuesday-Friday 2pm-6pm Saturday & Sunday 12pm-7pm
After a day on the water, there’s no better way to end than a great drink, friendly faces and a place to bring the two together at our new Forks of the River Tap Room!
12 Taps | 6 Packs | Dozens of Rotating Local Brews | Wine | Cider | Food Trucks | Non-Alcoholic Available | Family/Dog-Friendly During the Day
(21+ Valid ID Card is necessary to purchase any alcoholic beverage, no exceptions)
DART NIGHT EVERY WEDNESDAY, 6:30pm — Spots are limited!
SEA KAYAKING ON BEAR LAKE
Explore a High Elevation Mountain Lake with Cascading Sols Creek Falls
BASS CHARTERS AVAILABLE
Cruise on a nice boat, tossing light tackle for big bass.
Guide Approved Gear
Beat the cold, Enjoy Winter Fishing
