TWRA begins 2025-26 winter trout stocking program
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES AGENCY:
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has begun its 2025-26 winter rainbow trout stocking schedule, which provides numerous close-to-home trout fishing opportunities for anglers during the winter months. The TWRA will release more than 70,000 trout throughout the winter stocking program, including in selected tailwaters and reservoirs and other community locations.
There are more than 40 locations for this year’s winter trout stocking program. New locations this year include Mossy Creek in Jefferson County and the Covington First Baptist Church pond in Tipton County. Many of the stocking locations are in urban areas and include walking trails, playgrounds, and pavilions, making them the perfect place to take the family, introduce children to fishing or for brand new anglers. The list of locations and stocking dates can be found on TWRA’s website, www.tnwildlife.org.
The stocked trout will average about 10 inches in length. The daily creel limit is seven, except for a limit of five in the locations of the Community Lakes Fishing Program. These locations include Cameron Brown Lake in Germantown, Cedar Hill Park Pond in Madison, Camp Jordan in East Ridge, Pistol Creek/Green Belt Lake in Maryville, and Fountain City Lake in Knoxville. There is no size limit, and anglers are reminded that a trout license is needed in addition to the fishing license.
Please note that the dates and locations are subject to change. Updates can be found on TWRA’s website.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is responsible for protecting, managing, and conserving fish and wildlife species for the benefit of Tennesseans and visitors. The Agency also maintains public safety through law enforcement and safety education on waterways.
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