DAY TRIP · 1 HR 15 MIN FROM NASHVILLE · CHECKED NOV 1
Caney Fork River: a day trip from Nashville
The Caney Fork below Center Hill Dam is a tailwater, so water levels depend on releases. Check the generation schedule the same day.
What to know
A trout river below Center Hill Dam, with float and fishing trips controlled by dam releases.
- Water can rise suddenly and quickly when the dam generates
- Check the TVA generation schedule the day of your trip
- See our Caney Fork River page for the full safety notes
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Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to float?
It can be dangerous. The TWRA says to check the generation schedule the day of your trip, because flows change. Wear a life jacket.
Sources and last check: TWRA Weekly Fishing Report (official). Last checked Nov 1. How we score · Editorial standards
