River Information Species: Rainbow and Brown Trout Angler Type: Boat or Wade Access Type: Public and Private General Flies: Midges, Nymphs, Sulphurs and Streamers
Suggested Gear 8 ft to 9 ft 4, 5 or 6 weight fly rods
Fishing and River Description The Duck River below Normandy Dam is managed as a put-and-take trout fishery by TWRA. It recievies high water temperatures in the summer and get very few hold over trout. The Duck does however offer a quick fix for the middle Tennessee angler if the Caney or Elk are blown out.
Public River Access Access 1: Normandy Dam Access Access 2: Normandy Hatchery Day Use Area Access 3: Red Hill Bridge Access 4: Demant Bridge Access 5: Three Forks Bridge
Getting There From Nashville, TN go east on Insterstate 24 towards Chattanooga, then take exit 105 to Hwy 41, then turn right on Blanton Chapel Road, then left on Lyndell Bell Road, then right onto Frank Hiles Road