VFW Lake
Channel catfish and blue catfish water; 2 stockings on the 2026 record.
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2
stockings 2026
Aug 24
last stocked
1,154
fish reported
The year here
stocked last 7 days announced ahead · tap a tick for details
What swims here
Channel catfish
Blue catfish
Stocking record 2026
| Date | Species | Size | Fish | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12 | Channel catfish | 252 | completed | |
| Aug 24 | Blue catfish | 902 | completed |
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 (channel 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Hill Lake | 3.5 mi | Aug 24 |
| Little Buffalo River | 7.1 mi | May 31 |
| Cane Creek | 30 mi | Apr 26 |
| East Fork Shoal Creek | 32 mi | May 31 |
| Mill Creek | 37 mi | Apr 26 |
Records from Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
(official page). Placement from USGS GNIS. Schedules change without notice.
Seasons, limits, and licenses:
Tennessee fishing
regulations.