Tennessee
Buffalo River near Flat Woods
Current River Rating
Excellent · 93
Conditions look favorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Go
Recommended Window
Sunday, 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
Why
- Cloud cover is generally suitable for fishing.
- Air temperature is comfortable for fishing.
Favorable Factors
- Light to moderate wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 169 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.13 ft
- Water Temperature
- 82.8 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 03604000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
76°F
Feels like
84°F
Wind
1 mph SE
Wind gust
3 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 2:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 3 AM
Clear
Temp 76°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 7 AM
Clear
Temp 74°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 11 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 94°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 3 PM
Overcast
Temp 99°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 7 PM
Overcast
Temp 96°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 11 PM
Overcast
Temp 85°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 100°F / Low 74°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 100°F / Low 74°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 27 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 92°F / Low 65°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 25 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 95°F / Low 73°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 27 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Buffalo River near Flat Woods, Tennessee. Monitoring-Backed from USGS (live 00010, 00060, 00065).
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Buffalo River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Buffalo River near Flat Woods is a TWRA smallmouth river on the Western Highland Rim. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 03604000 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from deferred Duck River at Columbia. Flow Context remains default-deny. Insect Hatch Match is not applicable.
Target species
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
TWRA Buffalo River smallmouth bass. USGS 03604000 Flat Woods.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Free-flowing Buffalo River at Flat Woods, Perry County, a warmwater smallmouth river distinct from the Duck and from Tennessee trout tailwaters.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by TWRA Buffalo River access. Catalog coordinates are USGS 03604000.
Stocking information
TWRA manages the Buffalo as a wild smallmouth river. Confirm current official notices. This is not a trout-stocking water.
Official sources
TWRA inland warmwater-river rules change. Confirm current TWRA fishing regulations.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Perry, Tennessee
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Perry
Management Category
Inland smallmouth river
Regulation Scope
Buffalo River near Flat Woods
Regulation Summary
Buffalo River near Flat Woods: TWRA inland warmwater-river rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
smallmouth-bass
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