Bedford County · reservoir · 51 acres
Bedford Lake
Stocked 8× since 2023 · TWRA
Bedford Lake is a reservoir in Bedford County, Tennessee, stocked with Blue Catfish, Bluegill and Channel Catfish — most recently on Feb 23, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from TWRA; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
86°
69°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
89°
69°
7 mph
4%
Sat
Showers
87°
71°
18 mph
78%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Feb 23 | Channel Catfish | 2,087 | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Dec 9 | Bluegill | 34,843 | ||
| Jun 23 | Blue Catfish | 1,904 | ||
| Jun 2 | Channel Catfish | 912 | ||
| Apr 28 | Channel Catfish | 501 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Aug 20 | Channel Catfish | 2,353 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Sep 6 | Channel Catfish | 2,383 | ||
| Apr 25 | Channel Catfish | 1,132 | ||
When does Bedford Lake get stocked?
Going by 8 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in April and June.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Isom Pond0.4 mi
- Doddy Creek2.2 mi
- Riley Creek2.8 mi
- Norman Creek3.4 mi
- Cascade Branch3.6 mi
- Haley Branch3.5 mi
- Carr Creek4.3 mi
- Straight Creek4.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official TN regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bedford Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Bedford Lake?+
Bedford Lake is stocked with Blue Catfish, Bluegill and Channel Catfish in Bedford County, Tennessee, most recently on Feb 23, 2026 by TWRA. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Bedford Lake get stocked?+
Going by 8 records since 2023, stocking at Bedford Lake peaks in April and June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Bedford Lake?+
Yes — Tennessee requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bedford Lake?+
Bedford Lake is a reservoir in Bedford County, Tennessee. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: TWRA · updated Feb 23, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.