Rhea County · stream · order 3 river · ~8 cfs typical
Paine Creek
Paine Creek is a stream in Rhea 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
87°
65°
8 mph
1%
Sat
Storms
82°
71°
13 mph
84%
Sun
Drizzle
86°
67°
12 mph
82%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
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
- Morgan Creek0.5 mi
- Henderson Creek1.1 mi
- Dayton Reservoir1.1 mi
- Laurel Creek1.4 mi
- Tigues Creek1.8 mi
- Little Richland Creek1.8 mi
- Hill Lake1.8 mi
- Stewart Branch2.0 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.
Paine Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Paine Creek?+
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 Paine Creek?+
Paine Creek is a stream in Rhea County, Tennessee. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.