Cheatham County · reservoir
Cheatham Lake
Stocked 26× since 2023 · TWRA
Cheatham Lake is a reservoir in Cheatham County, Tennessee — most recently on Jun 30, 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
87°
69°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
90°
70°
5 mph
12%
Sat
Overcast
89°
70°
14 mph
64%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 30 | Striped Bass | 42,806 | ||
| Jun 24 | Striped Bass | 24,804 | ||
| Jun 17 | Striped Bass | 52,096 | ||
| May 19 | Sauger | 20,180 | ||
| May 11 | Sauger | 38,990 | ||
| May 4 | Walleye | 86,092 | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 15 | Lake Sturgeon | 2,887 | ||
| Jul 17 | Striped Bass | 15,002 | ||
| Jul 10 | Striped Bass | 21,330 | ||
| Jul 10 | Striped Bass | 109,440 | ||
| May 12 | Sauger | 11,178 | ||
| May 9 | Sauger | 47,571 | ||
| May 7 | Walleye | 74,506 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | Striped Bass | 71,260 | ||
| Jun 28 | Striped Bass | 23,790 | ||
| May 14 | Sauger | 44,329 | ||
| May 14 | Sauger | 10,238 | ||
| May 7 | Walleye | 38,256 | ||
| May 7 | Walleye | 47,208 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jul 14 | Striped Bass | 711 | ||
| Jul 14 | Striped Bass | 13,553 | ||
| Jul 13 | Striped Bass | 26,003 | ||
| Jul 10 | Striped Bass | 40,982 | ||
| May 15 | Walleye | 56,841 | ||
| May 15 | Walleye | 46,460 | ||
| May 12 | Sauger | 54,560 | ||
When does Cheatham Lake get stocked?
Going by 26 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in May.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Johnson Creek1.3 mi
- Dry Fork Creek3.2 mi
- Half Pone Creek3.1 mi
- Bartons Creek4.1 mi
- Louise Creek4.0 mi
- Harpeth River4.0 mi
- Little Bartons Creek4.3 mi
- Big Bethany Creek5.0 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.
Cheatham Lake fishing — FAQ
When does Cheatham Lake get stocked?+
Going by 26 records since 2023, stocking at Cheatham Lake peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Cheatham 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 Cheatham Lake?+
Cheatham Lake is a reservoir in Cheatham County, Tennessee. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: TWRA · updated Jun 30, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.