Trout Fishing Tips

There have been several changes lately to Tennessee's winter trout stocking schedule due to drought conditions.

Lake Junior in Chattanooga was stocked with approximately 3,000 trout on Thursday January 3, 2008. Fishing will be open Friday, Saturday and Sunday until the end of April. The bag limit is seven trout per day. Fisherman must possess the appropriate fishing licenses.

J. Percy Priest Tailwater (Nashville) is scheduled to be stocked today (4-Jan.-08) with trout. Several other urban lakes are scheduled for stocking on January 9, 2008.

For the current schedule of winter trout stockings, click here.

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The Caney Fork River is a popular trout fishing spot for many anglers in Tennessee. This river is one of the major drainages for the Cumberland River. It winds 144 miles through middle and central Tennessee, and is about 20-30 yards wide in most areas.

Trout anglers most often fish from shore, canoe or by wading in the river. Float tubes can also be used, but often present a problem due to frequent shallow areas in the river.

Rainbow and brown trout are stocked each year near the Center Hill Dam (65 miles East of Nashville) down to the where the river joins the Caney Fork River joins the Cumberland River.

Fly fishers and spin fishers alike enjoy fishing the Caney Fork River. Most anglers using spinning rods and reels report better success using ultra lite rigs (2-4 lb test line).

Some of the more popular lures fished at the river include Panther Martins, rooster tails, and small Rapalas.

Popular bottom fishing baits include corn, salmon eggs (red, pink, or orange), PowerBait, and mini marshmallows.

For more information about Caney Fork River trout fishing, click here.

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Tennessee's Wildlife Resources Agency stocked trout in Bartlett's City Park Lakes (Stoneridge and Yale Road) last Thursday. These lakes, in addition to others, are part of Tennessee's winter trout fishing program.

Like other states, Tennessee is trying to provide fishing activity for anglers all year long by stocking various lakes through the winter. These stockings provide a great opportunity for new anglers and kids as these trout are fairly easy to catch.

Local angers suggest using PowerBait, corn, and salmon eggs for bait. Worms may also work. Although lures and artificial flies may work, regular baits usually produce better results. Light fishing line is also suggested.

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