Sullivan County · reservoir · 7,486 acres
South Holston Lake
Stocked 22× since 2023 · TWRA
South Holston Lake is a reservoir in Sullivan County, Tennessee — most recently on Nov 10, 2025. 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
80°
60°
6 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
84°
61°
6 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
88°
68°
11 mph
33%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 10 | Black Crappie | 6,999 | ||
| Nov 6 | Black Crappie | 15,712 | ||
| Nov 5 | Black Crappie | 2,091 | ||
| Oct 30 | Black Crappie | 106 | ||
| Oct 30 | Black Crappie | 31,981 | ||
| Jul 2 | Muskellunge | 3,240 | ||
| Jun 5 | Smallmouth Bass | 7,889 | ||
| May 15 | Walleye | 41,221 | ||
| Apr 30 | Walleye | 63,216 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Nov 13 | Black Crappie | 7,631 | ||
| Nov 12 | Black Crappie | 11,848 | ||
| Nov 12 | Black Crappie | 2,344 | ||
| Nov 7 | Black Crappie | 9,616 | ||
| Oct 17 | Black Crappie | 33,308 | ||
| Jun 27 | Black Crappie | 87,360 | ||
| May 23 | Walleye | 89,094 | ||
| May 22 | Walleye | 35,000 | ||
| May 17 | Walleye | 26,352 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Oct 25 | Black Crappie | 55,226 | ||
| May 22 | Walleye | 186,851 | ||
| May 17 | Walleye | 135,941 | ||
| May 17 | Black Crappie | 188,303 | ||
When does South Holston Lake get stocked?
Going by 22 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in May and November.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Big Oak Branch0.4 mi
- Josiah Creek0.7 mi
- Left Prong Big Creek1.1 mi
- Fishdam Creek1.3 mi
- North Prong Fishdam Creek1.4 mi
- Big Creek1.2 mi
- Sulphur Spring Branch1.5 mi
- Riddle Creek1.6 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.
South Holston Lake fishing — FAQ
When does South Holston Lake get stocked?+
Going by 22 records since 2023, stocking at South Holston Lake peaks in May and November. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish South Holston 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 South Holston Lake?+
South Holston Lake is a reservoir in Sullivan County, Tennessee. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: TWRA · updated Nov 10, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.