Tennessee
Buffalo River near Flat Woods
Location Snapshot
Buffalo River near Flat Woods is a middle Tennessee river with clear runs, gravel shoals, and wooded valley habitat. Smallmouth bass are the defining sport fish in this warmwater river.
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
Tuesday, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
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
- 144 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.05 ft
- Water Temperature
- 60.6 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 9:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 03604000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
45°F
Feels like
41°F
Wind
1 mph E
Wind gust
5 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 2:00 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
Tue 5 AM
Overcast
Temp 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 9 AM
Clear
Temp 56°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 1 PM
Clear
Temp 73°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 5 PM
Clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 9 PM
Clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Wed 1 AM
Clear
Temp 53°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 47°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 77°F / Low 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 78°F / Low 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 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
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
Smallmouth bass are in the mixed fishery on the Buffalo River near Flat Woods.
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
Target species
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
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
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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