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Meigs County · reservoir

Chickamauga Lake

Stocked 61× since 2023 · TWRA

Chickamauga Lake is a reservoir in Meigs County, Tennessee — most recently on Jul 16, 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

Mostly clear

86°

66°

9 mph

Fri

Overcast

92°

66°

5 mph

Sat

Rain

85°

71°

13 mph

79%

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

Stocking ledger

2023: 14 stockings2024: 16 stockings2025: 21 stockings2026: 10 stockings
— 2026 —
Jul 16Striped Bass63,826
Jun 3Florida Largemouth Bass44,130
Jun 3Florida Largemouth Bass40,720
May 28Florida Largemouth Bass16,683
May 14Florida Largemouth Bass38,536
May 13Walleye73,656
May 13Walleye67,831
May 13Florida Largemouth Bass71,767
May 12Walleye75,945
May 12Walleye62,149
— 2025 —
Jul 25Striped Bass27,087
Jul 22Striped Bass19,683
Jul 10Striped Bass82,804
Jul 8Striped Bass63,083
Jul 8Striped Bass24,025
Jun 26Lake Sturgeon10,751
Jun 26Lake Sturgeon3,049
Jun 26Lake Sturgeon3,134
Jun 26Lake Sturgeon3,296
Jun 26Lake Sturgeon2,171
Jun 26Lake Sturgeon1,630
May 29Florida Largemouth Bass52,328
May 23Walleye17,637
May 23Walleye29,000
May 22Walleye79,014
May 22Florida Largemouth Bass42,800
May 22Walleye50,957
May 14Walleye29,781
May 13Florida Largemouth Bass90,725
May 13Walleye84,331
May 13Walleye91,651
— 2024 —
Oct 29Lake Sturgeon1,540
Jul 3Striped Bass84,800
Jul 2Striped Bass68,200
Jun 20Striped Bass10,883
May 22Florida Largemouth Bass58,056
May 20Walleye38,854
May 20Florida Largemouth Bass35,678
May 17Florida Largemouth Bass44,640
May 17Florida Largemouth Bass48,369
May 17Florida Largemouth Bass14,293
May 16Florida Largemouth Bass20,232
May 16Walleye35,511
May 14Walleye40,657
May 8Walleye23,361
May 8Walleye29,746
May 8Walleye26,470
— 2023 —
Nov 7Lake Sturgeon2,984
Jul 18Striped Bass65,877
Jul 13Striped Bass48,024
Jul 12Striped Bass39,748
Jun 29Striped Bass2,726
Jun 8Florida Largemouth Bass36,874
Jun 1Florida Largemouth Bass16,629
May 25Walleye27,000
May 23Walleye58,250
May 19Florida Largemouth Bass61,849
May 19Florida Largemouth Bass30,408
May 18Walleye44,877
May 18Walleye54,252
May 18Florida Largemouth Bass35,657

When does Chickamauga Lake get stocked?

Going by 61 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in May.

Jan: 0 stockingsJanFeb: 0 stockingsFebMar: 0 stockingsMarApr: 0 stockingsAprMay: 36 stockingsMayJun: 12 stockingsJunJul: 11 stockingsJulAug: 0 stockingsAugSep: 0 stockingsSepOct: 1 stockingOctNov: 1 stockingNovDec: 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.

Chickamauga Lake fishing — FAQ

When does Chickamauga Lake get stocked?+

Going by 61 records since 2023, stocking at Chickamauga Lake peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.

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

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

Data: TWRA · updated Jul 16, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.