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Murfreesboro Today
By the People, for the People
Tennessee Fishermen Enjoy Year-Round Trout Fishing
TWRA stocking program brings rainbow trout to local waterways for winter fishing season
Published on Feb. 19, 2026
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The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has been stocking various waterways with rainbow trout since 2000 to provide year-round fishing opportunities for anglers. The trout thrive in the cold winter waters until the summer months, allowing fishermen to continue catching and eating the fish during the off-season.
Why it matters
This stocking program from the TWRA has opened up new fishing opportunities for Tennessee residents, who can now enjoy catching trout throughout the winter months rather than having to wait for the warmer seasons. It has become a popular activity for local anglers looking to make the most of the state's natural resources.
The details
The TWRA stocks the trout from the Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery, with the fish being released into local waterways like the Stones River in Murfreesboro. Fishermen can keep up to seven trout per day, with no limit on the number of days they can fish. The trout won't survive the summer heat, so anglers are encouraged to take advantage of the winter stocking program while it lasts.
- The TWRA began stocking rainbow trout in local waterways in 2000.
- The trout are stocked in the winter months, when the cold water allows them to thrive.
The players
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA)
The state agency responsible for managing Tennessee's wildlife and natural resources, including stocking local waterways with rainbow trout for winter fishing.
Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery
The hatchery that provides the rainbow trout stocked by the TWRA in Tennessee waterways.
What’s next
The TWRA will continue its winter trout stocking program, providing anglers with opportunities to fish year-round.
The takeaway
The TWRA's innovative trout stocking program has given Tennessee fishermen a new way to enjoy the state's natural resources, allowing them to continue fishing throughout the winter months when they would traditionally have to wait for warmer weather. This program has become a popular activity for local anglers looking to make the most of the state's waterways.
