About Trout Fishing
Trout fishing in Tennessee is easy on the Caney Fork River. Looking to catch the Big One? The Caney Fork is stocked by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency with over 100,000 fish every year. This makes the river an angler’s paradise for trout fishing! It is not uncommon for fishers to hook five and six-pound trout! That’s right, we measure them by the pound on the Caney!
The best area for trout fishing on the Caney Fork is completely accessible by our canoes or kayaks. We’ll drop you off at the boat ramp just below Center Hill Dam. Here you will find an abundance of fish already in attendance! The Caney Fork River is about 20-30 yards wide, on average with a nice slow flow, so it is the perfect spot to catch the fish your family and friends will hear about for years!
This is a fantastic opportunity for trout fishing enthusiasts and beginners alike! Plenty of experienced anglers have cherished memories of learning to fish, and this provides you a safe and comfortable opportunity to help your family build those memories without having to fork out money to outfit you and your family with fishing gear! Don’t have your trout fishing gear with you? No problem! We have everything you need at our gift store and rental center! Try out our Fishing Package and you’ll see why fishing enthusiasts rent from Canoe the Caney!
Fishing Regulations
Once you have the proper permits and licensing, you have to know what fish you can keep and what has to be put back. For that information we turn to the government regulations on the Caney Fork River. For all up to date information, be sure to check out TWRA’s website for any changes or special details.
Caney Fork River: Center Hill Dam to Cumberland River, including tributaries
• Total daily creel of all trout (rainbow, brown and brook) in combination is 5 fish.
• Rainbow Trout: 5 per day, 14–20 inch PLR, only one fish over 20 inches may be harvested.
• Brook Trout: 5 per day, 14–20 inch PLR, only one fish over 20 inches may be harvested.
• Brown Trout: 1 per day, 24 inch minimum length limit.
• Cutthroat Trout: 5 per day, 14–20 inch PLR, only one fish over 20 inches may be harvested.
Fishing License
As per Tennessee law, you must have a Fishing License to fish on the Caney Fork. Purchase your license online at https://gooutdoorstennessee.com/. You will be able to print off a temporary pass while you wait for your official fishing license in the mail. Fishers will also need a Trout Stamp to do any trout fishing.
Trout Fishing Guide Services
If you want a day of trout fishing with an expert, let us know. We have partnered with “Hill” Billy Medley – the best fishing guide around – and can hook (pun intended) you up with him!
Fly Fishing
Fly fishing can be tricky so we have done our best to break down what you need to know to get on the water. We have our “Fly Fishing 101” Beginner Tips and Tricks for anyone just starting out, or if you are a seasoned vet, we teamed up with a Professional Fishing Guide for some insider info to really take your fishing game over the t
About the Trout
Looking to find out more about the fish in the Caney Fork? Check out this link where you can learn about the difference in brown trout and rainbow trout!
