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On the Caney Fork, you’ll find nice populations of both rainbow, brown and brook trout. These are most prevalent throughout the first 15 miles of the river. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency stocks upwards of 100,000 fish in the river every single year, so the fish numbers are high.
The Caney Fork is an all-round great fishing spot in Tennessee for trout, muskies, bass, stripers or walleye. We show you the top spots and techniques.
Caney Fork River Access Map Courtesy of the Nashville Office of the Corps of Engineers. See original map HERE. Fly fishing the Caney Fork River provides anglers of all skill levels with the chance to catch larger trout including trophy rainbow and brown trout.
The Caney Fork River is one of the great trout tailwaters the state has to offer. Cold water from the depths of Center Hill Lake is released at the base of Center Hill Dam where a an excellent trout fishery is born. Rainbow, brown, and brook trout flourish from here downstream for the next 15+ miles.
Fly Fishing Guide to the Caney Fork: Small flies are the key to catching trout from the Caney Fork Tailwater. The trout feed mostly on midges and the most effective flies are midge larvae and pupae imitations. At certain times of the year streamers also work good.
The Caney Fork is considered to be one of the best trout rivers in the State! The Caney Fork is a tail water fishery with an abundance of scuds, sow bugs and midges. The Rainbows and Browns can reach a very good size due to the cool water and food source.
There are basically 3 methods used to catch trout on the Caney Fork, and most rivers for that matter. Fly fishing, bottom (or bait) fishing, and fishing with lures. Fishing with lures ~ requires a lot more activity on your part, but can be action packed.
