Tellico River
Rainbow trout water; 1 stocking on the 2026 record.
Tennessee · see it on the national map
Water right now
0.98
ft
gage height
USGS gauge 03518500
(TELLICO RIVER AT TELLICO PLAINS, TN) · 2026-08-28 18:00
1
stocking 2026
Aug 6
last stocked
The year here
stocked last 7 days announced ahead · tap a tick for details
What swims here
Rainbow trout
Stocking record 2026
| Date | Species | Size | Fish | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6 | Rainbow trout | catchable | completed |
Gear for this water
The last plant has had time to disperse; work outward from the obvious spots.
For the trout (rainbow trout stocked 1 time here in 2026, moving water)
| Waders or wet-wading boots | stocked stream fish stack in the obvious pools; getting to the next one is the edge |
| Light spinning rod | 5 to 6.5 ft light or ultralight; short rods cast under branches |
| Inline spinners | 1/16 to 1/8 oz silver or gold; swing them across the current seams |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Citico Creek | 8.0 mi | Jul 19 |
| Cheoah Lake NC | 19 mi | Apr 15 |
| Santeetlah Creek NC | 22 mi | May 20 |
| Yellow Creek NC | 22 mi | Jun 3 |
| Little River | 23 mi | May 31 |
Records from Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
(official page). Placement from USGS GNIS. Schedules change without notice.
Seasons, limits, and licenses:
Tennessee fishing
regulations.