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Caney Fork at Stonewall

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Location Snapshot

Caney Fork at Stonewall is a cold Tennessee tailwater reach below Center Hill Dam in the Caney Fork system. Rainbow and brown trout define the principal fishery.

Current River Rating

Fair · 52

Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.

Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.

Partial water evidence · Low confidence

Should I Go?

Wait

Timing Outlook

This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.

Why

  • Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
  • Water temperature is unavailable.

Favorable Factors

  • Recent precipitation has been light.
  • Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.

Timing Evidence

Dawn low light is favorable.

Current Readings

Flow
1570 CFS
Gage Height
8.07 ft
Water Temperature
Not available
Observation Time
Oct 20, 2026, 9:30 AM

Updated recently · USGS station 03424860 · Direct monitoring location

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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.

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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.

Changing Conditions Advisory

Short-term rainfall and flow-change signals

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Weather Near Gauge

Current Weather

Clear

Temperature

42°F

Feels like

38°F

Wind

1 mph N

Wind gust

3 mph

Current precipitation

0.00 in

Updated

Oct 20, 2026, 4:45 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

  • Tue 5 AM

    Clear

    Temp 42°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 1 mph

  • Tue 9 AM

    Overcast

    Temp 52°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 4 mph

  • Tue 1 PM

    Partly cloudy

    Temp 71°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 5 mph

  • Tue 5 PM

    Overcast

    Temp 73°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 7 mph

  • Tue 9 PM

    Overcast

    Temp 59°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 3 mph

  • Wed 1 AM

    Clear

    Temp 51°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 4 mph

Four-Day Forecast

  • Tue, Oct 20

    Overcast

    High 75°F / Low 40°F

    Chance 1%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 11 mph

  • Wed, Oct 21

    Clear

    High 77°F / Low 43°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 10 mph

  • Thu, Oct 22

    Clear

    High 75°F / Low 47°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 9 mph

  • Fri, Oct 23

    Partly cloudy

    High 77°F / Low 48°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 10 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

The Caney Fork at Stonewall is the trout water from Center Hill Dam to the Cumberland River.

Fishery Profile

Documented species you may encounter at Caney Fork.

High confidenceLast verified: Aug 23, 2026

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

Fishery characteristics

Composition
Mixed wild and stocked
Great Lakes tributary
No
Flow regime
Tailwater

Best seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall

Common techniques

  • Dry flies
  • Fly fishing
  • Nymphing
  • Spinning
  • Streamers

Stocking information

  • Rainbow Trout

    Stocked · Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

    Stocked

  • Brown Trout

    Stocked · Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

    Stocked

  • Brook Trout

    Stocked · Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

    Stocked

Official sources

Hatch Match

No destination-specific hatch data is currently available.

General fly suggestions

  • Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
  • Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
  • Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
  • Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.

These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.

Location and Access

USGS monitoring location

Smith, Tennessee

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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

Smith

Management Category

Inland trout tailwater

Regulation Scope

Caney Fork at Stonewall.

Regulation Summary

Caney Fork at Stonewall: TWRA inland trout-tailwater rules. Confirm current official regulations.

Target Species

rainbow-trout, brown-trout, brook-trout

Access, Parking, and Regulations

Verified access notes and official resources for Caney Fork at Stonewall. This is StrikeTracks guidance — always confirm with official sources.

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