Carroll Lake
Fishing and stocking
Blue catfish and bluegill water; 2 stockings on the 2026 record, spread July to October. A 91-acre reservoir.
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The year here
stocked last 7 days announced ahead · tap a tick for details
What swims here
Blue catfish
Bluegill
Stocking record 2026
Agency feed checked today.
| Date | Species | Size | Fish | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9 | Blue catfish | 1,092 | completed | |
| Oct 8 | Bluegill | 34,298 | completed |
When to fish Carroll Lake
| Major periods (~2 h) | Minor periods (~1 h) | |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 9:32-11:32 am and 9:55-11:55 pm | 3:49-4:49 am and 4:06-5:06 pm |
| Tomorrow | 10:18 am-12:18 pm and 10:42 pm-12:42 am | 4:55-5:55 am and 4:33-5:33 pm |
Moon: waxing gibbous, 92% lit. These are solunar periods, the traditional feeding-time theory: majors around the moon's transit overhead and underfoot, minors around moonrise and moonset. Theory, not a measurement. Times are Central Time (CDT).
What the record actually says
- Stocked 15 days ago (Oct 8)
Computed this evening, Oct 23 · Tennessee fishing forecast
Gear for this water
Stocked within the last three weeks: fish are still bunched near the release points and keyed on familiar smells.
For the catfish (blue catfish stocked 1 time here in 2026, stillwater)
| Cut bait and prepared baits | fresh cut shad or chicken liver; scent is everything |
| Rod holders | catfishing is a waiting game; fish two rods where legal |
| Medium-heavy rod | 7 ft medium-heavy, 15 to 20 lb line, sturdy reel |
For the panfish (bluegill stocked 1 time here in 2026, stillwater)
| Small tubes and grubs | 1 to 2 inch plastics for crappie around brush |
| Long telescoping pole | reach the pockets without spooking the school |
| Ultralight rod and small jigs | 1/32 to 1/64 oz jigs under a float; 2 to 4 lb line |
Suggestions follow from what the state actually stocks here and what kind of water it is, nothing else. No sponsored placements.
Nearby stocked waters
The closest waters with stocking pages of their own, straight-line miles from this one.
| Water | Distance | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| Garrett Lake | 16 mi | Oct 6 |
| Browns Creek Lake | 28 mi | Oct 8 |
| Beech Lake | 29 mi | Jan 14 |
| Whiteoak Creek | 32 mi | Mar 29 |
| Hurricane Creek | 33 mi | Mar 29 |
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