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Hawkins County · reservoir · 29,437 acres

Cherokee Lake

Stocked 63× since 2023 · TWRA

Cherokee Lake is a reservoir in Hawkins County, Tennessee — most recently on Jul 14, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from TWRA; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.

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Best days this week

Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.

Today's bite windows

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Conditions, next 3 days

Today

Fog

82°

62°

6 mph

Fri

Overcast

86°

63°

7 mph

Sat

Drizzle

85°

68°

6 mph

35%

↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.

Stocking ledger

2023: 15 stockings2024: 18 stockings2025: 18 stockings2026: 12 stockings
— 2026 —
Jul 14Hybrid Striped Bass12,142
Jun 24Hybrid Striped Bass51,478
Jun 23Striped Bass52,522
Jun 17Striped Bass19,791
May 26Walleye23,430
May 18Walleye7,320
May 18Walleye80,730
May 15Walleye13,833
May 15Walleye990
May 15Walleye24,433
May 1Saugeye8,300
May 1Saugeye93,068
— 2025 —
Nov 13Redear Sunfish104,672
Nov 4Bluegill56,656
Oct 28Black Crappie113,037
Oct 23Black Crappie11,824
Oct 22Black Crappie24,748
Oct 14Black Crappie16,287
Jul 17Striped Bass11,372
Jul 15Striped Bass28,638
Jul 1Striped Bass28,407
Jun 18Hybrid Striped Bass44,658
Jun 17Hybrid Striped Bass24,836
May 13Walleye79,087
May 13Walleye74,022
May 9Walleye35,890
May 9Walleye62,219
May 7Walleye66,346
May 6Saugeye6,559
May 6Saugeye43,778
— 2024 —
Oct 31Black Crappie36,606
Oct 31Black Crappie33,383
Oct 31Black Crappie26,786
Oct 31Black Crappie69,371
Oct 30Black Crappie76,554
Oct 30Black Crappie51,897
Oct 24Redear Sunfish76,428
Oct 23Black Crappie23,062
Oct 22Black Crappie21,873
Jul 16Hybrid Striped Bass3,806
Jul 9Striped Bass26,282
Jul 3Striped Bass34,479
Jun 27Hybrid Striped Bass52,776
May 17Walleye66,130
May 15Saugeye21,442
May 10Walleye75,034
May 8Walleye71,334
May 8Walleye32,999
— 2023 —
Nov 15Redear Sunfish111,241
Nov 2Black Crappie9,845
Nov 2Black Crappie42,559
Nov 2Black Crappie35,580
Oct 26Black Crappie14,413
Jul 6Hybrid Striped Bass63,458
Jul 5Striped Bass13,013
Jul 5Striped Bass3,556
Jun 28Striped Bass5,940
May 24Walleye41,347
May 23Walleye10,248
May 23Walleye33,180
May 23Walleye19,908
May 18Walleye24,885
May 18Walleye616

When does Cherokee Lake get stocked?

Going by 63 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in May.

Jan: 0 stockingsJanFeb: 0 stockingsFebMar: 0 stockingsMarApr: 0 stockingsAprMay: 26 stockingsMayJun: 7 stockingsJunJul: 10 stockingsJulAug: 0 stockingsAugSep: 0 stockingsSepOct: 14 stockingsOctNov: 6 stockingsNovDec: 0 stockingsDec

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Nearby waters

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.

Cherokee Lake fishing — FAQ

When does Cherokee Lake get stocked?+

Going by 63 records since 2023, stocking at Cherokee Lake peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.

Do I need a license to fish Cherokee 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 Cherokee Lake?+

Cherokee Lake is a reservoir in Hawkins County, Tennessee. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.

Data: TWRA · updated Jul 14, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.