Bear Lake, also referred to as Bear Creek Lake, covers 500 acres and features 13 miles of shoreline. Bear Lake was created in the 1950s by damming the east fork of the Tuckasegee River to provide hydroelectric power for the area. Today, it is considered one of the cleanest lakes in Western North Carolina. Bear […]
We offer our “Signs of Spring” a series of guided paddling trips on select Saturdays from April through June. This guided paddling trip balances nature observation with the quiet relaxation of a morning canoe outing. Departing at 10 am (you must arrive by 9:15 am) from Headwaters, each canoe trip includes all paddling gear, river […]
Headwaters Outfitters will be hosting a series of Paddling 101 classes in 2019. The focus is to promote paddling skills an safety practices for beginner paddlers. This event is FREE to the public with reservations. Spaces are limited. Head Paddling Guide Danielle Mathews Ennis will go over entry level strokes for canoeing, kayaking and Stand […]
Ray Adams will be hosting an old-time music jam session at the Forks of the River Taproom Tuesdays from 6 until 8pm staring on May 28. This jam session is open to all old-time musicians, beginner to advanced. Ray says the jam format will be very similar to the one Mary Gordon hosted for 20+ […]
Join the Guides at Headwaters Outfitters for an immersive 101 class. Learn the basic casting, rigging and wading skills to help you jump start your journey into Fly Fishing. Our guides work one on one with you until you are comfortable with your new skills. This class will help you understand how to read water, […]
Join us for a local dart league with weekly tournaments happening every Wednesday at 6:30. Double elimination, random partner selection, open to all levels, Cricket and 501, no entry fee. Every 6 weeks starts a new competition and the lowest two weeks scores are dropped. As always, you can play every week whether you join the […]
Join the guides of Headwaters Outfitters for a FREE informative fly tying lesson. Learn to tie nymphs, dry flies and streamers that are effective in Western North Carolina and beyond. Vices and Materials will be provided if needed, but please bring your own vice/materials if you have them. All skill levels welcome! The more the […]
Bear Lake, also referred to as Bear Creek Lake, covers 500 acres and features 13 miles of shoreline. Bear Lake was created in the 1950s by damming the east fork of the Tuckasegee River to provide hydroelectric power for the area. Today, it is considered one of the cleanest lakes in Western North Carolina. Bear […]
Angler Entomology What is the secret fly? Many anglers ask this question. The real secret is there isn’t a secret fly, the secret is in making observations. This course will retrain your thought process to systematically observe the variables in the environment and trout to discern successful pattern for those conditions. You will learn how […]
Both Headwaters Outfitters and the Forks of the River Taproom will be closed on Sunday, September 27th for a staff play day. It's been a long summer and we appreciate all your support!
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