Tennessee
Clear Creek at Lilly Bridge
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Cautions
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Current Readings
- Flow
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- Gage Height
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- Water Temperature
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- Latest current reading
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 03539778 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
72°F
Feels like
77°F
Wind
3 mph W
Wind gust
3 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:45 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 4 AM
Clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 71°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 12 PM
Clear
Temp 92°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 99°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 86°F
Chance 21%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 77°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 99°F / Low 70°F
Chance 21%
Precip 0.04 in
Max gust 13 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 91°F / Low 68°F
Chance 23%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 21 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 83°F / Low 64°F
Chance 34%
Precip 0.03 in
Max gust 6 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 88°F / Low 66°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 19 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.
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Fishing Overview
Clear Creek at Lilly Bridge, Tennessee. Monitoring-Backed from USGS (live 00010, 00060, 00065).
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Clear Creek.
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
Clear Creek at Lilly Bridge is the Obed Wild and Scenic tributary smallmouth reach in Morgan County. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 03539778 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from Obed River at Adams Bridge 03538830. 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 Obed-system Clear Creek smallmouth bass. USGS 03539778 Lilly Bridge. Distinct from Obed 03538830.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Free-flowing Clear Creek at Lilly Bridge, Morgan County, an Obed-system gorge distinct from the Obed mainstem at Adams Bridge.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by TWRA and Obed Wild and Scenic access at Lilly Bridge. Catalog coordinates are USGS 03539778.
Stocking information
TWRA and NPS Obed manage a wild smallmouth fishery on Clear Creek. Confirm current official notices. This is not a trout-stocking water.
Official sources
TWRA and Obed Wild and Scenic corridor rules change. Distinct from Obed Adams Bridge 03538830. Confirm current official regulations.
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Morgan, 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
Morgan
Management Category
Wild and Scenic smallmouth river
Regulation Scope
Clear Creek at Lilly Bridge
Regulation Summary
Clear Creek at Lilly Bridge: TWRA inland warmwater-river and Wild and Scenic corridor rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
smallmouth-bass
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