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Asheville Trekking Company 

5.0
(7 reviews)
 7 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, United States, Asheville, NC 28806, United States–

Asheville Trekking Company 

Asheville, NC, United States
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13 ft
2
5.0
(7 reviews)

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I am an avid sportsman, born and raised right here in the mountains of western North Carolina. I have been fishing trout and bass since I was a young child. I had my first fly rod before I was 10 and was catching native brookies in the park before most kids got their first Nintendo. The outdoors has been a passion of mine since birth.

I have recently restructured my professional career to pursue my passion as a full-time career. I own a locally operated guide service that offers fishing, backpacking, and hiking trips. What sets me apart from my competitors is my native knowledge of the area and rivers as well as my lengthy experiences as a professional rafting guide. I have logged over 1000 commercial whitewater rafting trips locally for an outfitter and never had any accidents, injuries, or bad reviews.

I pride myself on safety and catching your dream fish, be it a native Brookie that has never met a human before, a trophy Brown, or an overnight/multiday trip into one of the most scenic gorges in the country. My whitewater experience allows me to take you into some of the most remote gorges on the East Coast. Let's go catch a monster and build memories.

Please feel free to reach out to me below with any questions or if you don't see a trip you would like to take listed here, I'll put it together for you. Im licensed and insured to operate in NC & TN.

I am an avid sportsman, born and raised right here in the mountains of western North Carolina. I have been fishing trout and bass since I was a young child. I had my first fly rod before I was 10 and was catching native brookies in the park before most kids got their first Nintendo. The outdoors has been a passion of mine since birth.

I have recently restructured my professional career to pursue my passion as a full-time career. I own a locally operated guide service that offers fishing, backpacking, and hiking trips. What sets me apart from my competitors is my native knowledge of the area and rivers as well as my lengthy experiences as a professional rafting guide. I have logged over 1000 commercial whitewater rafting trips locally for an outfitter and never had any accidents, injuries, or bad reviews.

I pride myself on safety and catching your dream fish, be it a native Brookie that has never met a human before, a trophy Brown, or an overnight/multiday trip into one of the most scenic gorges in the country. My whitewater experience allows me to take you into some of the most remote gorges on the East Coast. Let's go catch a monster and build memories.

Please feel free to reach out to me below with any questions or if you don't see a trip you would like to take listed here, I'll put it together for you. Im licensed and insured to operate in NC & TN.

Evan Slagle
Captain
Evan Slagle
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Customer reviews

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Rating

5.0
7 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (11)

Reviews (7)

  • Susan Conger
    Susan Conger
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Evan is a great captain!!!

    Full Day Trip – Float on August 12, 2024 • 2 adults

    I fished with Evan for 3 days and he was fantastic. We always caught numerous fish and he was very knowledgeable about the river. He was patient and kind even when we kept getting snagged on the bedrock in the river. The most important thing was that as a woman he was willing to take me out fishing. I tried numerous companies and they did not seem to be interested in taking a women fishing. So ladies if you want to go fishing I would 100% recommend Evan. He will make sure you catch fish and feel safe. When I go back to Asheville I am booking with Evan again!

  • Star Marra-revers
    Star Marra-revers
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Such a wonderful experience!

    Full Day Trip – Brook Trout Wading on July 23, 2024 • 2 adults

    We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and guide. Evan was so patient and knowledgeable. Thoughtful with his preparations to accommodate the day. My son couldn’t stop thanking me all evening, with Evans assistance he helped my boy land 10 trout, and a few different species of them was icing on the cake. We will come back to Asheville and when we do i would definitely look at working with him again. Thanks for everything!

  • John Matejek
    John Matejek
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Tough go of it in Asheville

    Full Day Trip – Float on June 5, 2025 • 2 adults

    Fishing was tough, but we were able to learn to fly fish, which my son thoroughly enjoyed. We were unable to fish the rivers due to the devastation from Hurricane Helene last summer. We did find a hidden gym of a secluded lake up in the mountains though. Evan was great and his knowledge of the area are probably unmatched.

  • Michael Robinson
    Michael Robinson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2024
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    fish head

    Full Day Trip – Float on May 28, 2025 • 1 adult

    what an absolute great time i had floating on the water . the guide was top notch for me with knowledge , teaching , piloting , and even had lunch and drinks . from the start the professionalism blew me away . the guide was very thoughtful and allowed me to do whatever kind of fishing i wanted to do. now the the confidence this man gave me let me know he could handle anything on the water . everything was included and so well thought of even down to an emergency phone . my guide wasn't just that he was a fun smart person that i look forward to piloting me around again soon .

  • Mike Kelley
    Mike Kelley
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Capt. Evan

    Full Day Trip – Brook Trout Wading on July 7, 2025 • 2 adults

    Evan, was straight forward telling us that the chances of catching any trout were low due to the Hurricane and time of year. He was very patient helping myself and my wife how to fly fish. He also told us about some great places to view some local waterfalls. Although we didn’t catch any fish it was still worth it to spend the day on the water. Will definitely book a trip with Evan on our next visit to Asheville!

  • Greg Whitney
    Greg Whitney
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Caught some nice fish, learned a lot

    Full Day Trip – Float on June 22, 2024 • 2 adults

    This was a Father’s Day trip a week late with my adult daughter. Evan’s a great guy and we exchanged several messages before the trip working out things we wanted to focus on learning while fishing. He worked with her on her fly casting and presentation and with me on reading water and lure presentation as well. We both felt our skills improved and we caught some nice smallmouth as well. Couldn’t have asked for a better day.

  • Matt Clough
    Matt Clough
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Professional and Personal

    Full Day Trip – Brook Trout Wading on July 25, 2024 • 2 adults

    Since I am very, very novice fly fisherman, Evan took the time to help me work on my technique, as well as put me on some brook trout.

Rating

5.0
7 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (11)

All reviews (7)

Showing 1 – 5 of 8 reviews
Michael Robinson
Michael Robinson
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2024
6 trips
5.0
Verified
fish head
Full Day Trip – Float on May 28, 2025 • 1 adult

what an absolute great time i had floating on the water . the guide was top notch for me with knowledge , teaching , piloting , and even had lunch and drinks . from the start the professionalism blew me away . the guide was very thoughtful and allowed me to do whatever kind of fishing i wanted to do. now the the confidence this man gave me let me know he could handle anything on the water . everything was included and so well thought of even down to an emergency phone . my guide wasn't just that he was a fun smart person that i look forward to piloting me around again soon .

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Mike Kelley
Mike Kelley
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Capt. Evan
Full Day Trip – Brook Trout Wading on July 7, 2025 • 2 adults

Evan, was straight forward telling us that the chances of catching any trout were low due to the Hurricane and time of year. He was very patient helping myself and my wife how to fly fish. He also told us about some great places to view some local waterfalls. Although we didn’t catch any fish it was still worth it to spend the day on the water. Will definitely book a trip with Evan on our next visit to Asheville!

Susan Conger
Susan Conger
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Evan is a great captain!!!
Full Day Trip – Float on August 12, 2024 • 2 adults

I fished with Evan for 3 days and he was fantastic. We always caught numerous fish and he was very knowledgeable about the river. He was patient and kind even when we kept getting snagged on the bedrock in the river. The most important thing was that as a woman he was willing to take me out fishing. I tried numerous companies and they did not seem to be interested in taking a women fishing. So ladies if you want to go fishing I would 100% recommend Evan. He will make sure you catch fish and feel safe. When I go back to Asheville I am booking with Evan again!

Reported catch:
Smallmouth Bass
Star Marra-Revers
Star Marra-Revers
us
Florida, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Such a wonderful experience!
Full Day Trip – Brook Trout Wading on July 23, 2024 • 2 adults

We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and guide. Evan was so patient and knowledgeable. Thoughtful with his preparations to accommodate the day. My son couldn’t stop thanking me all evening, with Evans assistance he helped my boy land 10 trout, and a few different species of them was icing on the cake. We will come back to Asheville and when we do i would definitely look at working with him again. Thanks for everything!

Greg Whitney
Greg Whitney
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Caught some nice fish, learned a lot
Full Day Trip – Float on June 22, 2024 • 2 adults

This was a Father’s Day trip a week late with my adult daughter. Evan’s a great guy and we exchanged several messages before the trip working out things we wanted to focus on learning while fishing. He worked with her on her fly casting and presentation and with me on reading water and lure presentation as well. We both felt our skills improved and we caught some nice smallmouth as well. Couldn’t have asked for a better day.

Reported catch:
Smallmouth Bass

FAQs about Asheville Trekking Company

Asheville Trekking Company offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $375 per group, additional US $75 per person after 1 guest - Full Day Trip – Brook Trout Wading (8 hours)
  • US $450 per group - Half-day Float Trip (4 hours)
  • US $575 per group, additional US $75 per person after 1 guest - Family Lake Day Float (8 hours)
  • US $575 per group - Full Day Trip – Float (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Asheville Trekking Company, you can expect the following amenity onboard:
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Asheville Trekking Company include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Lunch (Full day trips only. Cold cut sandwichs and drinks)
  • Fly fishing equipment
Asheville Trekking Company offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Backcountry fishing (Wade trips only, requires hiking.)
Asheville Trekking Company offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Asheville Trekking Company include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Brook Trout
  • Brown Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Your captain

Evan Slagle
Evan Slagle
Asheville, North Carolina, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
8 Customer reviews
Typical response within 20 hours
Member since January 2024
I'm a born and raised Asheville native (5th gen). I have had a rod & reel in my hands since infancy. My in-depth knowledge of these mountains & streams gives me an advantage. I specialize in float trips & backcountry Brook Trout.
Evan Slagle
Evan Slagle
Fully verified
1
reports
8
reviews
2024
member since
~20h
response
I'm a born and raised Asheville native (5th gen). I have had a rod & reel in my hands since infancy. My in-depth knowledge of these mountains & streams gives me an advantage. I specialize in float trips & backcountry Brook Trout.

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Brook Trout
Brook Trout
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Brook Trout
Brook Trout
Brown Trout
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Real catches by this captain

  • Such a wonderful experience!
    Star M.
    Star M.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Unpowered boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
13 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Bris
Boat type
Drift boat
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 5HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
Lunch
Full day trips only. Cold cut sandwichs and drinks
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
 PayPal
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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