Smith County · stream · order 3 river · ~6 cfs typical
Lankford Branch
Lankford Branch is a stream in Smith County, Tennessee. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Tennessee's fish & wildlife agency; 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
88°
66°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
92°
67°
6 mph
5%
Sat
Storms
86°
71°
14 mph
82%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Kempville Branch1.8 mi
- Defeated Creek2.2 mi
- West Branch Buffalo Creek1.9 mi
- Buffalo Creek2.2 mi
- Martin Branch2.7 mi
- Turkey Creek4.1 mi
- Cordell Hull Reservoir3.7 mistocked Jun 30, 2026
- Toetown Branch3.9 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.
Lankford Branch fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lankford Branch?+
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 Lankford Branch?+
Lankford Branch is a stream in Smith County, Tennessee. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.