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Union County · reservoir · 23,595 acres

Norris Lake

Stocked 70× since 2023 · TWRA

Norris Lake is a reservoir in Union County, Tennessee — most recently on Jul 13, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from TWRA; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.

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Best days this week

Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.

Today's bite windows

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Conditions, next 3 days

Today

Fog

82°

63°

6 mph

Fri

Overcast

86°

63°

5 mph

Sat

Rain

82°

68°

8 mph

58%

↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.

Stocking ledger

2023: 29 stockings2024: 20 stockings2025: 12 stockings2026: 9 stockings
— 2026 —
Jul 13Striped Bass7,833
Jul 10Striped Bass22,341
Jul 9Striped Bass28,911
Jul 8Striped Bass16,070
Jun 24Striped Bass28,072
May 8Walleye29,376
May 8Walleye34,886
May 4Walleye158,558
May 4Walleye18,919
— 2025 —
Oct 14Black Crappie41,108
Oct 14Black Crappie25,000
Aug 6Channel Catfish262
Aug 6Channel Catfish251
Jul 31Black Crappie41,179
Jul 11Striped Bass17,707
Jul 11Striped Bass8,072
Jul 3Striped Bass78,159
May 23Walleye46,926
May 23Walleye8,642
May 1Walleye69,360
Apr 30Walleye179,396
— 2024 —
Dec 12Black Crappie25,000
Nov 21Black Crappie8,126
Nov 21Black Crappie18,298
Oct 29Black Crappie38,935
Oct 29Black Crappie38,512
Jul 15Striped Bass4,446
Jul 10Striped Bass2,557
Jul 10Striped Bass2,200
Jul 10Striped Bass4,150
Jul 9Striped Bass36,215
Jul 8Striped Bass16,487
Jul 3Striped Bass2,365
Jul 1Striped Bass11,160
Jun 28Striped Bass12,062
Jun 26Striped Bass11,056
May 7Walleye37,692
May 7Walleye17,908
May 6Walleye96,097
May 3Walleye42,258
May 3Walleye52,920
— 2023 —
Dec 8Black Crappie25,000
Nov 28Redear Sunfish39,984
Nov 28Redear Sunfish25,284
Nov 15Redear Sunfish22,924
Nov 9Bluegill26,100
Nov 9Bluegill88,479
Nov 9Bluegill59,682
Nov 8Striped Bass1,091
Oct 24Black Crappie13,179
Oct 24Black Crappie5,993
Oct 18Black Crappie8,586
Oct 18Black Crappie16,220
Oct 17Black Crappie13,066
Oct 17Black Crappie5,587
Oct 17Black Crappie14,969
Jul 25Striped Bass44,991
Jul 21Striped Bass6,316
Jul 19Striped Bass154
Jul 18Striped Bass677
Jul 14Striped Bass15,759
Jul 12Striped Bass17,425
Jul 12Striped Bass3,276
May 23Walleye15,960
May 19Walleye17,325
May 19Walleye77,928
May 19Walleye29,440
May 18Walleye19,635
May 17Walleye38,130
May 16Walleye42,875

When does Norris Lake get stocked?

Going by 70 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in May and July.

Jan: 0 stockingsJanFeb: 0 stockingsFebMar: 0 stockingsMarApr: 1 stockingAprMay: 19 stockingsMayJun: 3 stockingsJunJul: 23 stockingsJulAug: 2 stockingsAugSep: 0 stockingsSepOct: 11 stockingsOctNov: 9 stockingsNovDec: 2 stockingsDec

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Nearby waters

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.

Norris Lake fishing — FAQ

When does Norris Lake get stocked?+

Going by 70 records since 2023, stocking at Norris Lake peaks in May and July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.

Do I need a license to fish Norris 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 Norris Lake?+

Norris Lake is a reservoir in Union County, Tennessee. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.

Data: TWRA · updated Jul 13, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.