Tennessee
Obed River at Adams Bridge
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Current Readings
- Flow
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 03538830 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
72°F
Feels like
77°F
Wind
1 mph SW
Wind gust
1 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 71°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 7 AM
Clear
Temp 70°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 11 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 91°F
Chance 13%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 3 PM
Overcast
Temp 95°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 7 PM
Showers
Temp 81°F
Chance 23%
Precip 0.77 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 11 PM
Overcast
Temp 76°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Showers
High 96°F / Low 69°F
Chance 23%
Precip 0.77 in
Max gust 11 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 89°F / Low 67°F
Chance 16%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 25 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 82°F / Low 65°F
Chance 43%
Precip 0.06 in
Max gust 13 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 86°F / Low 66°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 28 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
Obed River at Adams Bridge, Tennessee. Monitoring-Backed from USGS (live 00010, 00060, 00065).
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Obed 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
Fishery overview
Obed River at Adams Bridge is the Cumberland Plateau Wild and Scenic smallmouth reach. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 03538830 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from Clear Creek at Lilly Bridge 03539778 on the same Obed system. 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 Wild and Scenic smallmouth bass. USGS 03538830 Adams Bridge. Distinct from Clear Creek 03539778.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Free-flowing Obed River at Adams Bridge, Cumberland County, a Wild and Scenic smallmouth gorge distinct from Clear Creek at Lilly 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 Adams Bridge. Catalog coordinates are USGS 03538830.
Stocking information
TWRA and NPS Obed manage a wild smallmouth fishery. Confirm current official notices. This is not a trout-stocking water.
Official sources
TWRA and Obed Wild and Scenic corridor rules change. Distinct from Clear Creek 03539778. Confirm current official regulations.
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Cumberland, 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
Cumberland
Management Category
Wild and Scenic smallmouth river
Regulation Scope
Obed River at Adams Bridge
Regulation Summary
Obed River at Adams Bridge: TWRA inland warmwater-river and Wild and Scenic corridor rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
smallmouth-bass
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