Tennessee
Clinch River at Kyles Ford
Location Snapshot
Clinch River at Kyles Ford is an upper Tennessee Clinch mainstem reach flowing through the Ridge-and-Valley province. Smallmouth bass are a principal sport fish, with other warmwater river species adding variety.
Current River Rating
Good · 84
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
- Water temperature is within a broad fishable range.
- 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
- Not available
- Gage Height
- Not available
- Water Temperature
- 59.9 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 10:45 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 03527620 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
41°F
Feels like
36°F
Wind
1 mph NE
Wind gust
2 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 7:15 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
Clear
Temp 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Tue 12 PM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 4 PM
Clear
Temp 74°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 8 PM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Wed 4 AM
Clear
Temp 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 74°F / Low 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Clear
High 75°F / Low 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Clear
High 72°F / Low 45°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 73°F / Low 45°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 7 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 Clinch River at Kyles Ford.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Clinch 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
Hancock, 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
Hancock
Management Category
Inland smallmouth river
Regulation Scope
Clinch River at Kyles Ford.
Regulation Summary
Clinch River at Kyles Ford: TWRA inland warmwater-river rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
smallmouth-bass
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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