Fly Fishing the Caney Fork River

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Jim Mauries. Fly Fishing the Caney Fork River

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Caney Fork River (Central Tennessee)

Location: The Caney Fork River is in Middle Tennessee, approximately 1 hour east of Nashville and 2 hours west of Knoxville on I-40.

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Crustaceans and midges dominate the food base. Do not let the lack of classic hatches fool you—anglers are pleasantly surprised by the numbers of quality rainbows, browns, and brook trout found throughout the river. Recent water quality improvements and trophy trout regulations continue to improve both sizes and numbers of fish.

A few important things to know about the river: The Caney Fork is a year-round fishery; it runs at approximately 250 cfs when the Corps is not generating power or releasing water through a sluice or floodgate. Water releases can reach volumes upward of 15,000 cfs. Wadable water levels are found during times of no water releases, 300 cfs and lower. The river is also very fishable during higher water with a drift boat, canoe, or other motorboat. Most anglers prefer a water level below 5,000 cfs, as the river can be a dangerous float at higher water levels. Make sure you check the water release schedule for the day—water levels can go from the top of your

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