Smith County · reservoir · 11,632 acres
Cordell Hull Reservoir
Stocked 15× since 2023 · TWRA
Cordell Hull Reservoir is a reservoir in Smith 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°
65°
7 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
91°
66°
5 mph
5%
Sat
Storms
85°
71°
11 mph
86%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 30 | Striped Bass | 33,324 | ||
| Jun 3 | Channel Catfish | 160 | ||
| May 19 | Walleye | 31,865 | ||
| May 14 | Walleye | 58,262 | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jul 25 | Striped Bass | 13,383 | ||
| Jul 25 | Striped Bass | 1,720 | ||
| Jul 9 | Striped Bass | 35,680 | ||
| May 1 | Walleye | 59,514 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Jul 2 | Striped Bass | 42,044 | ||
| May 7 | Walleye | 10,406 | ||
| May 4 | Walleye | 41,706 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Oct 31 | Black Crappie | 34,096 | ||
| Sep 13 | Lake Sturgeon | 1,063 | ||
| Jul 20 | Striped Bass | 39,081 | ||
| May 23 | Walleye | 54,243 | ||
When does Cordell Hull Reservoir get stocked?
Going by 15 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in May and July.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Buffalo Creek1.6 mi
- West Branch Buffalo Creek2.0 mi
- Hurricane Creek2.0 mi
- Funns Branch2.4 mi
- Martin Creek3.0 mi
- Dillard Creek3.6 mi
- Lankford Branch3.7 mi
- Dry Fork3.6 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.
Cordell Hull Reservoir fishing — FAQ
When does Cordell Hull Reservoir get stocked?+
Going by 15 records since 2023, stocking at Cordell Hull Reservoir peaks in May and July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Cordell Hull Reservoir?+
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 Cordell Hull Reservoir?+
Cordell Hull Reservoir is a reservoir in Smith 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.