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Stocking schedule

South Holston River stocking schedule 2026.

Stocking NowRiverSullivan County

The South Holston River below South Holston Dam is one of the premier tailwater trout fisheries in the East — TWRA stocks rainbows weekly year-round and wild brown trout reproduce naturally in the system.

Official source

For the actual South Holston River stocking dates and volumes this week, view Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency's official stocking report.

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South Holston River stocking detail

  • Rainbow Trout
    WeeklyStandard regulations
    JanJan — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesFebFeb — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesMarMar — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesAprApr — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesMayMay — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesJunJun — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesJulJul — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesAugAug — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesSepSep — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesOctOct — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesNovNov — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesDecDec — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inches
    Typical volumeYear-round weekly stockings during open generation periods
    RegulationStandard TN regulations; wild brown trout reproduction occurs naturally.
    Access points
    • Hickory Tree
    • Wagner Road
    • TVA Weir

Access & amenities

Full public accessNearest town: Bristol, TN

Public boat ramps and walk-in access along TN Highway 44 corridor.

boat rampparkingstream accessdrift boat access
USGS gauge 03487550 — live water data →

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