Washington County · stream · order 7 river · ~1,430 cfs typical
Watauga River
Watauga River is a stream in Washington 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
86°
58°
4 mph
0%
Sat
Overcast
88°
66°
12 mph
30%
Sun
Storms
84°
66°
8 mph
75%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
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
- Gammon Creek0.5 mi
- Possum Creek1.1 mi
- Cedar Creek1.2 mi
- Snyder Creek1.7 mi
- Wagner Creek2.1 mi
- Reedy Creek2.5 mi
- Halls Mill Pond3.0 mi
- Sinking Creek3.3 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.
Watauga River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Watauga River?+
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 Watauga River?+
Watauga River is a stream in Washington County, Tennessee. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.