Fall Creek Falls And Dale Hollow Lake Get State Funding For Fishing
Fall Creek Falls Lake and Dale Hollow Lake will be a part of a new state initiative to enhance fishing at 18 Tennessee lakes. Governor Bill Lee and fishing icon Bill Dance announced the Bill Dance Signature Lakes program Thursday. Some $15 million will be invested in fish stocking, habitat and fisheries management as well […]
Pickett 13-Year-Old Named A Winner In Bass Pro Shops Fishing Contest
A 13-year-old in Pickett County has won big in the Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris Happy Fishin’ contest. Rex Reagan said that with the help of his family, he decided to enter the contest with a video explaining his love of fishing. He said that the win came as a complete surprise. “My dad got […]
Fall Creek Falls Father’s Day Offering Endless Outdoor Opportunities
A Fall Creek Falls Father’s Day Weekend offers a little bit of everything for a dad looking to get outdoors. Park Manager Jacob Young said fishing weather is at its peak and the same goes for golf. Young said waters are at a perfect level for swimming or just getting a refreshing splash from the […]
Kids Fishing Rodeo Returns To Dale Hollow
The Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery is hosting its 23rd Kids’ Fishing Rodeo in celebration of National Fishing and Boating Week. Acting in association with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Project Leader Thomas Reeves said the event is a great opportunity for young fishers of any level […]
Cookeville Lands Two National Youth Fishing Tournaments
Two national youth fishing tournaments have been announced for Cookeville, expanding on the 2021 U.S. Kayak Open. Molly Brown leads the Cookeville-Putnam County Visitors Bureau Executive Director. She said local high school students can compete in the Kayak Bass Fishing High School Open and the Youth U.S. Kayak Open Fishing Championship. Brown said this is […]
Podcast Launched For Lake Lovers, First Timers
Upper Cumberland lake lovers can get their Dale Hollow Lake fix with a new podcast. The Dale Hollow Lake Podcast is hosted by Richard and Nathan DeVries. Nathan DeVries said working at East Point Marina the idea came out of all the questions they get from both locals and first timers. “We have people who […]
Time To Renew Hunting and Fishing Licenses For 2021
Hunting and Fishing licenses expired in February, and sportsmen need to renew for the Spring turkey season and fishing. TWRA Wildlife Information Specialist Mime Barnes said licenses can be renewed online or in-person. Barnes said that having a license supports wildlife efforts and keeps hunters and fishermen out of trouble. “If you think about how […]
Jamestown to begin Stocking City Lake
Jamestown expected to get its first shipment to stock City Lake with 2 acres worth of fish this week. Something that Jamestown Mayor Lyndon Baines said to his knowledge has not been done in 10 years. $4,000 was approved by the Jamestown Board of Aldermen Monday night to stock four acres of fish, which is […]
Preventing Boating Accidents Begins With Life Jacket
The death of a Putnam County boater Wednesday serves as a reminder to the importance of boat safety. TWRA Outreach and Communications Coordinator Mimi Barnes said one piece of advice ranks as more important than any other. “Wear a life jacket,” Barnes said. “It can be hot sometimes and uncomfortable, but this is something that […]
