Jefferson County · reservoir · 29,661 acres
Douglas Lake
Stocked 31× since 2023 · TWRA
Douglas Lake is a reservoir in Jefferson County, Tennessee — most recently on May 14, 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
Partly cloudy
84°
63°
5 mph
1%
Fri
Overcast
90°
62°
7 mph
0%
Sat
Rain
85°
68°
12 mph
43%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 14 | Walleye | 64,130 | ||
| May 13 | Walleye | 98,513 | ||
| May 8 | Sauger | 20,532 | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 13 | Redear Sunfish | 130,364 | ||
| Oct 29 | Black Crappie | 96,735 | ||
| Oct 23 | Black Crappie | 1,051 | ||
| Oct 21 | Black Crappie | 12,451 | ||
| May 29 | Sauger | 1,170 | ||
| May 23 | Walleye | 39,962 | ||
| May 20 | Walleye | 64,701 | ||
| May 13 | Walleye | 70,200 | ||
| May 12 | Walleye | 96,470 | ||
| May 12 | Walleye | 12,571 | ||
| May 12 | Sauger | 23,183 | ||
| May 9 | Walleye | 14,705 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 13 | Black Crappie | 29,352 | ||
| Nov 13 | Black Crappie | 17,024 | ||
| Nov 7 | Black Crappie | 12,619 | ||
| Nov 6 | Black Crappie | 45,904 | ||
| Nov 5 | Black Crappie | 5,222 | ||
| Nov 5 | Black Crappie | 3,278 | ||
| Nov 5 | Black Crappie | 43,835 | ||
| Oct 24 | Redear Sunfish | 80,872 | ||
| Oct 22 | Black Crappie | 47,719 | ||
| Oct 18 | Black Crappie | 18,857 | ||
| May 17 | Sauger | 28,045 | ||
| May 14 | Sauger | 23,468 | ||
| May 11 | Walleye | 71,433 | ||
| May 10 | Walleye | 65,393 | ||
| May 10 | Walleye | 26,098 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Nov 15 | Redear Sunfish | 117,023 | ||
When does Douglas Lake get stocked?
Going by 31 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
- Rimmer Creek2.4 mi
- Indian Creek2.2 mi
- Clear Creek3.1 mi
- Seahorn Pond (historical)3.0 mi
- Anderson Branch3.4 mi
- Spring Creek3.3 mi
- Shadden Creek3.0 mi
- Muddy Creek3.4 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.
Douglas Lake fishing — FAQ
When does Douglas Lake get stocked?+
Going by 31 records since 2023, stocking at Douglas Lake peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Douglas 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 Douglas Lake?+
Douglas Lake is a reservoir in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: TWRA · updated May 14, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.