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- Species: Rainbow and Brown Trout
- Angler Type: Boat or Wade
- Access Type: Public and Private
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Description
Fort Patrick is somewhat off of the radar for most fly fishermen in Tennessee. It has a lot of obstacles to get by for the average fisherman. The first obstacles is that there are virtually no public access points. The second is there is no public boat ramp. Third, it is more of a lake than a river, so you have to either fish from shore or a boat. Fourth and finally TVA generally does a multiple pulse every two hours for two hours. This is not a fishery for the beginner angler or someone that is not very familiar with our Tennessee tailwaters and how TVA generates.
Please practice safe wading practices and be sure to check the generation schedules before you go.
Click here for TVA Generation Schedule
Suggested Flies
- Zebra Midges
- Tungsten Bead Head Pheasant Tails
- Split Case Sulphur Nymphs
- Scuds
- Sow Bugs
- Sulphur Dries
- Gray Caddis
- Streamers
Suggested Rods/Reels/Lines
9 foot 4,5,6 or 7 weight rods with matching reels and floating fly lines, unless throwing streamers, then use sinking fly lines
2011 Regulations
Any combination of trout species:
Daily Limit 7
Minimum Length None
Exceptions:
- Only 2 trout in a creel may be lake trout
- Brook trout—6 inch min. length limit
For more information on daily creel limits and additional information please refer to the 2011 Tennessee Fishing Regulations
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Public Access Points
- Dam Access, no ramp
Click here for a TWRA river and access map
Getting There
From Interstate 81, take exit 59 to North on Hwy 36/Fort Patrick Drive, then follow signs to Dam
