Fall Creek Falls
Bluegill and golden shiner (forage) water; 3 stockings on the 2026 record.
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3
stockings 2026
Jul 8
last stocked
105,300
fish reported
The year here
stocked last 7 days announced ahead · tap a tick for details
What swims here
Bluegill
Golden shiner (forage)
Channel catfish
Stocking record 2026
| Date | Species | Size | Fish | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | Bluegill | 43,500 | completed | |
| May 29 | Golden shiner (forage) | 59,000 | completed | |
| Jul 8 | Channel catfish | 2,800 | completed |
Gear for this water
The last plant has had time to disperse; work outward from the obvious spots.
For the panfish (bluegill stocked 1 time here in 2026)
| 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 |
For the catfish (channel catfish stocked 1 time here in 2026)
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cane Creek (Fall Creek Falls State Park) | 11 mi | May 17 |
| Calfkiller River | 13 mi | Mar 29 |
| Laurel Creek | 15 mi | May 17 |
| Rocky River | 16 mi | May 17 |
| Collins River | 17 mi | May 10 |
Records from Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
(official page). Placement from USGS GNIS. Schedules change without notice.
Seasons, limits, and licenses:
Tennessee fishing
regulations.