Caney Fork Generation Schedule
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Caney fork generation schedule. 1 mile off i 40 exit 273 17055 smithville hwy silver point tn 38582 usa 1 800 579 7893. For tennessee valley authority tva operated reservoirs. We have been running canoe and kayak trips on the caney fork river for over 40 years. Water release schedules often change without notice due to unanticipated changes in weather conditions and power system requirements.
Large amounts of water could be discharged at any time. The caney fork is tailwater fishery so always check the generation schedule before you go. Click here for tva generation schedule special regulations as of 2009 caney fork river center hill dam to cumberland river including it s tributaries 18 inch minimum length limit on brown trout. In order to fish the caney fork you need to be aware of the generation schedule which will let you know when tva has the generators on.
Lake levels and generation schedules for tennessee dams. Army corps of engineers operated reservoirs. If you re going to wade fish in the caney fork it would be advisable to drop in and visit flysouth nashville s premier fly fishing resource. The caney fork is a dam released river.
Remember to always check the center hill dam s generation schedule for your next caney fork river trip. Predicted water levels are updated at least once a day by 1 p m. A boat is usually rather safe. Only 2 trout in daily creel limit may be brown trout.
Next day release schedules are usually available by 6 p m. Observed water levels also are updated periodically throughout the day. The water being released into the river from the center hill lake reservoir at center hill dam the part of the caney fork where we offer canoe rentals ensures that the river is constant meaning it s year round accessible and is always cool clear and inviting. Prior to fishing the river you must consult the center hill generation schedule by the tva.
A wading fisherman does not want to get caught in the water during generation. This creates a perfect spot for canoeing kayaking or trout fishing which is especially helpful since the river is stocked every. Tva s lake information or call 1 800 238 2264 press 4 then 37 then press the key. For the most up to date information on generation releases and lake levels please visit.
Eastern time and may be updated more frequently when conditions warrant. We are a family owned business and promote fishing canoeing kayaking river information and water safety for the caney fork river.