Franklin County · reservoir · 7,745 acres
Tims Ford Lake
Stocked 49× since 2023 · TWRA
Tims Ford Lake is a reservoir in Franklin County, Tennessee — most recently on Jul 16, 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
Fog
86°
68°
8 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
90°
67°
7 mph
2%
Sat
Drizzle
86°
72°
13 mph
81%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 16 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 8,690 | ||
| Jul 16 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 3,535 | ||
| May 4 | Walleye | 45,237 | ||
| May 4 | Walleye | 45,204 | ||
| Apr 30 | Walleye | 54,603 | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Nov 19 | Black Crappie | 47,803 | ||
| Nov 3 | Black Crappie | 18,682 | ||
| Oct 28 | Black Crappie | 95,901 | ||
| Oct 23 | Black Crappie | 20,937 | ||
| Oct 23 | Black Crappie | 8,258 | ||
| Oct 21 | Black Crappie | 20,655 | ||
| Oct 21 | Black Crappie | 22,185 | ||
| Jul 17 | Striped Bass | 46,537 | ||
| Jul 16 | Striped Bass | 16,933 | ||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 23,833 | ||
| Jul 1 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 18,013 | ||
| Jun 24 | Striped Bass | 16,452 | ||
| Jun 24 | Striped Bass | 16,224 | ||
| Jun 24 | Striped Bass | 18,672 | ||
| Jun 24 | Striped Bass | 16,824 | ||
| May 21 | Walleye | 62,381 | ||
| May 14 | Walleye | 9,578 | ||
| May 7 | Walleye | 44,116 | ||
| May 6 | Walleye | 36,819 | ||
| — 2024 — | ||||
| Oct 28 | Black Crappie | 62,524 | ||
| Oct 24 | Black Crappie | 7,332 | ||
| Oct 21 | Black Crappie | 6,461 | ||
| Oct 17 | Black Crappie | 38,347 | ||
| Oct 17 | Black Crappie | 27,504 | ||
| Oct 16 | Black Crappie | 12,890 | ||
| Jun 28 | Striped Bass | 35,330 | ||
| Jun 28 | Striped Bass | 36,540 | ||
| Jun 25 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 18,462 | ||
| May 9 | Walleye | 29,589 | ||
| May 6 | Walleye | 67,852 | ||
| — 2023 — | ||||
| Nov 9 | Black Crappie | 9,777 | ||
| Nov 9 | Black Crappie | 38,243 | ||
| Nov 8 | Striped Bass | 4,623 | ||
| Nov 8 | Black Crappie | 22,199 | ||
| Nov 7 | Black Crappie | 5,034 | ||
| Nov 2 | Black Crappie | 51,373 | ||
| Nov 1 | Black Crappie | 26,707 | ||
| Jul 12 | Striped Bass | 13,578 | ||
| Jul 11 | Striped Bass | 33,839 | ||
| Jul 11 | Striped Bass | 31,017 | ||
| Jul 6 | Hybrid Striped Bass | 36,816 | ||
| May 16 | Walleye | 19,178 | ||
| May 10 | Walleye | 38,610 | ||
| May 9 | Walleye | 34,226 | ||
When does Tims Ford Lake get stocked?
Going by 49 records since 2023, stocking here peaks in May, July, October.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Little Hurricane Creek0.6 mi
- Owl Hollow Creek0.8 mi
- Hurricane Creek1.1 mi
- Kitchens Creek2.3 mi
- Boiling Fork Creek3.3 mi
- Fall Lick Creek3.6 mi
- Lost Creek3.5 mi
- Water Cure Creek4.5 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.
Tims Ford Lake fishing — FAQ
When does Tims Ford Lake get stocked?+
Going by 49 records since 2023, stocking at Tims Ford Lake peaks in May, July, October. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Tims Ford 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 Tims Ford Lake?+
Tims Ford Lake is a reservoir in Franklin County, Tennessee. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: TWRA · updated Jul 16, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.