French Broad River

Commercial rafting operations run 13 miles from Hot Springs, NC to Del Rio, TN with rapids ranging from class I - III. River access is available at Weaver's Bend and at the French Broad boat launch near Wolf Creek. The river itself supports a variety of warm and cool water fish including large and smallmouth bass, rock bass, catfish, crappie, bluegill, carp and sauger. Many of the tributaries of the French Broad River support trout as well. Opportunites for viewing nature and wildlife are available all along the river including Weaver's Bend and French Broad Fields. The Cocke County Tennessee Chamber of Commerce websiteh as a list of local outfitter and guides for the French Broad River.