Caney Fork
White / DeKalb Co. · 145 mi · Class I–II
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Loading…Optimal: 200–1500 CFS · USGS #03426500
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Tennessee Trophy Trout Stream · Great Falls Dam Tailwater
One of Tennessee"s premier tailwater fisheries — the Caney Fork below Great Falls Dam delivers trophy brown and rainbow trout in cold, clear water through the Cumberland Plateau. The dam-release schedule creates consistent flows for both paddling and fishing. The upper section above the dam offers scenic Class I–II floating through the Highland Rim.
Trip sections
Below Great Falls Dam — trophy trout tailwater, Class I–II
Rock Island to Center Hill — Class I, scenic canyon
Above Center Hill Lake — upper river, Class I–II
Outfitters
Caney Fork Outdoors
Guided float fishing on the Caney Fork tailwater
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