Fishing in
Putnam County
Putnam County, Tennessee has 80 named fishable waters, 1 of them with stocking records on the books.
On the map
38 waters
Waters in Putnam County
- Cane Creek Lakereservoir3× stocked
- City Lakereservoir65 ac
- Monterey Lakelake63 ac
- Burgess Falls Lakereservoir61 ac
- Monterey Lake Number Tworeservoir58 ac
- J E Walker Lakereservoir31 ac
- City of Monterey Lakereservoir12 ac
- Gordan Hunter Lakereservoir11 ac
- Buck Lakelake9 ac
- Green Valley Farm Lakereservoir9 ac
- Quinland Lakelake8 ac
- Puckett Pondlake3 ac
- Monterey Lake Number Onereservoir1 ac
- Adkins Branchstream
- Alcorn Hollow Branchstream
- Barnes Hollow Branchstream
- Bates Branchstream
- Bear Creekstream
- Blaylock Branchstream
- Boyd Hollow Branchstream
- Brady Branchstream
- Bridge Creekstream
- Brindley Branchstream
- Brown Hollow Branchstream
- Bryant Hollow Branchstream
- Buck Branchstream
- Buffalo Branchstream
- Bullpen Branchstream
- Burton Hollow Branchstream
- Burtons Branchstream
50 more on the map above.
What you'll catch here
- Bluegill1 waters
- Channel Catfish1 waters
Latest stockings
- Cane Creek LakeBluegillNov 4, 2025
- Cane Creek LakeChannel CatfishMay 29, 2024
- Cane Creek LakeChannel CatfishFeb 21, 2023
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Putnam County fishing — FAQ
Where can I fish in Putnam County, Tennessee?+
Putnam County has 80 named fishable waters, 1 with stocking records. The map above shows every one.
What fish are stocked in Putnam County?+
Waters in Putnam County hold bluegill and channel catfish. See each water's page for its full stocking history.
Do I need a license to fish in Putnam County?+
Yes — Tennessee requires a fishing license statewide. Buy one from the state agency before you go.

