Stream / River · Polk
Hiwassee River (Appalachia Tailwater)
Official trout-water information for Hiwassee River (Appalachia Tailwater) in Polk, Tennessee.
Location and source context
Waterbody overview
- Mapped location
- 35.20865, -84.49811
- Towns
- Delano, Reliance
Classification
Designations and characteristics
Designations
Characteristics
Fishery
Documented trout
- Brook Trout
- Brown Trout
- Rainbow Trout
Management
2 documented reaches
Appalachia Powerhouse downstream to L&N Railroad Bridge
Classification: Delayed Harvest, Special Regulation, Tailwater
Documented trout: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Reach flags: Road-access stocking, Special-regulation area
Stocking schedule: Delayed Harvest, Tailwater
Source layer: TWRA trout information
Appalachia Powerhouse downstream to L&N Railroad Bridge
Classification: Delayed Harvest, Special Regulation, Tailwater
Documented trout: Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Reach flags: Road-access stocking, Special-regulation area
Stocking schedule: Delayed Harvest, Tailwater
Source layer: TWRA trout information
Stocking
Published stocking information
Current plans and schedules
- Stocking months: M, A, M, J, J, A Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
- Stocking months: F, O, N Rainbow Trout
Access evidence
9 matched records
Powerhouse Boat Ramp
Evidence type: shore fishing
Ownership: USFS
Town: Reliance
Features: Shore fishing
Big Bend Recreation Area
Evidence type: shore fishing
Ownership: USFS
Town: Reliance
Features: Shore fishing
Fox'S Cabin
Evidence type: shore fishing
Ownership: USFS
Town: Reliance
Features: Shore fishing
Railroad Trestle
Evidence type: shore fishing
Ownership: USFS
Town: Reliance
Features: Shore fishing
Hwy 411 Bridge
Evidence type: shore fishing
Town: Delano
Features: Shore fishing
Hiwassee River (Appalachia Tailwater)
Evidence type: shore fishing
Ownership: USFS
Town: Reliance
Features: Shore fishing
Hiwassee State Park
Evidence type: shore fishing
Ownership: TDEC
Town: Delano
Features: Shore fishing
Taylor's Island
Evidence type: shore fishing
Ownership: USFS
Town: Reliance
Features: Shore fishing
Picnic Area
Evidence type: shore fishing
Ownership: USFS
Town: Reliance
Features: Shore fishing
Regulations
Reach-specific notes
Harvest regulation
Water-specific creel and length regulations apply.
Restrictions
Consult the current TWRA trout regulations for this reach.
Harvest regulation
During the catch-and-release season, trout harvest and possession are prohibited; artificial lures only and no bait.
Catch-and-release regulation
Catch-and-release season: Oct. 1 through Feb. 28.
Restrictions
Artificial lures only; use or possession of bait is prohibited during the catch-and-release season.