Tennessee

Caney Fork at Stonewall

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Current River Rating

Poor · 32

Conditions are unfavorable based on the available readings.

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

Partial water evidence · Low confidence

Should I Go?

Wait

Limited opportunity

Timing Outlook

No reliable fishing window is recommended while current river conditions remain Poor.

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.

Cautions

  • Recent observed air temperature suggests unfavorable river water temperature for trout. Verify with a stream thermometer; this is not a measured water temperature.

Timing Evidence

Dawn low light is favorable.

Current Readings

Flow
4190 CFS
Gage Height
10.65 ft
Water Temperature
Not available
Observation Time
Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 AM

Updated recently · USGS station 03424860 · Direct monitoring location

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

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Weather Near Gauge

Current Weather

Clear

Temperature

74°F

Feels like

81°F

Wind

2 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 74°F

    Chance 1%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 3 mph

  • Sat 7 AM

    Clear

    Temp 73°F

    Chance 8%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 2 mph

  • Sat 11 AM

    Clear

    Temp 92°F

    Chance 5%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 2 mph

  • Sat 3 PM

    Partly cloudy

    Temp 99°F

    Chance 2%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 4 mph

  • Sat 7 PM

    Overcast

    Temp 87°F

    Chance 13%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 12 mph

  • Sat 11 PM

    Mostly clear

    Temp 80°F

    Chance 7%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 4 mph

Four-Day Forecast

  • Sat, Sep 5

    Overcast

    High 99°F / Low 72°F

    Chance 13%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 19 mph

  • Sun, Sep 6

    Mostly clear

    High 94°F / Low 72°F

    Chance 5%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 28 mph

  • Mon, Sep 7

    Drizzle

    High 87°F / Low 65°F

    Chance 8%

    Precip 0.04 in

    Max gust 23 mph

  • Tue, Sep 8

    Overcast

    High 91°F / Low 67°F

    Chance 4%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 15 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

Caney Fork at Stonewall, Tennessee. Monitoring-Backed via accepted air-derived river-trout path: USGS reports live 00060 and 00065 without water temperature.

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

Fishery overview

Caney Fork at Stonewall is the TWRA Center Hill Dam trout tailwater. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 03424860 (live discharge and stage) using the accepted air-derived river-trout path. Distinct from deferred Center Hill Lake and from other Cumberland-system reservoirs. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.

Target species

  • Rainbow Trout

    Oncorhynchus mykiss

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Stocked
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    TWRA Center Hill / Caney Fork rainbow trout. USGS 03424860 Stonewall.

    Source: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

  • Brown Trout

    Salmo trutta

    Expectation
    Common
    Population
    Stocked
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    TWRA Center Hill tailwater brown trout, including holdovers.

    Source: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

  • Brook Trout

    Salvelinus fontinalis

    Expectation
    Present
    Population
    Stocked
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    TWRA Center Hill tailwater brook trout.

    Source: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

Fishery characteristics

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

Hypolimnetic Center Hill Dam tailwater on the Caney Fork in Smith County, a TWRA trout river distinct from the reservoir itself.

Best seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall

Common techniques

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

Access and Public Fishing Rights

Public fishing is documented by TWRA Center Hill / Caney Fork tailwater access. Catalog coordinates are USGS 03424860.

Stocking information

TWRA stocks the Center Hill tailwater with rainbow, brown, and brook trout. Confirm current official notices. Stocking is fishery context, not a condition rating.

  • 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

TWRA trout-tailwater rules change. Distinct from deferred Center Hill Lake. Confirm current TWRA trout regulations.

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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