Tennessee
Clear Creek at Lilly Bridge
Location Snapshot
Clear Creek at Lilly Bridge is a Cumberland Plateau stream in Tennessee with rocky runs, pools, and gorge-influenced habitat. Smallmouth bass are a principal target in this clear-water warmwater fishery.
Current River Rating
Excellent · 91
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, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
Why
- Air temperature is comfortable for fishing.
- Light to moderate wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Favorable Factors
- Cloud cover is generally suitable for fishing.
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 5.56 CFS
- Gage Height
- 3.83 ft
- Water Temperature
- 56.5 °F
- Latest current reading
- Oct 20, 2026, 10:45 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 03539778 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Mostly clear
Temperature
42°F
Feels like
38°F
Wind
4 mph W
Wind gust
6 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 7:30 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 8 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 63°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 72°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 4 AM
Clear
Temp 45°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 72°F / Low 41°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 74°F / Low 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 72°F / Low 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 73°F / Low 46°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 6 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 Clear Creek at Lilly Bridge.
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
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
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
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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