Hamilton County · lake · 8 acres
Lake Junior
Stocked 6× since 2023 · TWRA
Lake Junior is a lake in Hamilton County, Tennessee, stocked with Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout and Redear Sunfish — most recently on May 12, 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
92°
63°
7 mph
1%
Sat
Rain
81°
69°
10 mph
85%
Sun
Rain
89°
71°
13 mph
85%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 12 | Channel Catfish | 400 | ||
| Feb 4 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Jan 7 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 28 | Channel Catfish | 1,025 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 7 | Redear Sunfish | 10,494 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Apr 11 | Channel Catfish | 280 | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Tennessee waters with channel catfish → · All Tennessee waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- North Chickamauga Creek1.3 mi
- Friar Branch3.2 mi
- South Chickamauga Creek2.7 mi
- Poe Branch4.0 mi
- McCallie Lake4.9 mi
- Citico Creek4.6 mi
- Lick Branch5.5 mi
- West Chickamauga Creek6.0 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.
Lake Junior fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Junior?+
Lake Junior is stocked with Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout and Redear Sunfish in Hamilton County, Tennessee, most recently on May 12, 2026 by TWRA. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Junior get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2023, stocking at Lake Junior peaks in January, February, April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Junior?+
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 Lake Junior?+
Lake Junior is a lake in Hamilton County, Tennessee. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: TWRA · updated May 12, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.