Abrams Creek is a premier trout stream located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee. What makes this waterway truly special is its limestone-influenced geology, which creates a more alkaline environment (pH 7.8-8.4) compared to other streams in the park. Flowing from Cades Cove for approximately 12 miles to Chilhowee Lake, Abrams Creek begins as a mountain limestone spring creek before transitioning into a freestone stream in its lower sections. The limestone geology and fertile soil provide excellent nutrients for aquatic insects, making it one of the most productive trout habitats in the Smokies with fish densities reaching up to 5,000 trout per mile. While once known for its brown trout fishery, today Abrams Creek supports primarily wild rainbow trout that grow larger than in most other park streams due to the rich food supply.