Marion County · reservoir · 6,928 acres
Nickajack Lake
Stocked 15× since 2023 · TWRA
Nickajack Lake is a reservoir in Marion County, Tennessee — most recently on Jun 10, 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
Mostly clear
88°
67°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
91°
69°
6 mph
1%
Sat
Showers
85°
71°
11 mph
80%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 10 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 53,678 | ||
| Jun 9 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 66,770 | ||
| May 19 | Walleye | 26,133 | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jun 11 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 26,871 | ||
| Jun 11 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 27,422 | ||
| May 14 | Walleye | 37,761 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 29 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 43,733 | ||
| May 29 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 42,174 | ||
| May 21 | Walleye | 43,574 | ||
| May 21 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 33,507 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Jun 8 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 45,014 | ||
| May 24 | Walleye | 23,992 | ||
| May 24 | Walleye | 32,250 | ||
| May 17 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 30,040 | ||
| May 17 | Florida Largemouth Bass | 29,604 | ||
When does Nickajack Lake get stocked?
Going by 15 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
- Alley Gulf Branch1.4 mi
- Dry Creek2.1 mi
- Running Water Creek2.3 mi
- Cole City Creek2.7 mi
- Moroney Gulf Branch3.3 mi
- Hoge Branch4.1 mi
- Town Creek3.8 mi
- Graham Branch3.6 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.
Nickajack Lake fishing — FAQ
When does Nickajack Lake get stocked?+
Going by 15 records since 2023, stocking at Nickajack Lake peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Nickajack 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 Nickajack Lake?+
Nickajack Lake is a reservoir in Marion County, Tennessee. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: TWRA · updated Jun 10, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.