The River
The South Holston River begins as a tailwater emanating from the South Holston Dam. The cold, deep waters of the South Holston Lake keep water at a constant enough temperature to insure good fishing conditions year round.

The width of the river can range anywhere from sixty yards to one hundred yards, and is easily crossable when the TVA isn't generating. Water depth during non-generating ...

hours will remain low enough to wade 85% of the river.

The Fish
The fish of the South Holston River have a wild population of roughly 34% with the remainder stocked by the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency. Some farm fish survive becoming nearly indistinguishable from native trout.

Fishing
• Waders will seldom find even waist deep water when not crossing the river.
• Drifting the river is a great option for times the TVA is generating.

Legal Considerations
• Spawning sites are protected November through February.
• No fish 16" to 22" may be kept (large number of fish in this slot).
• 7 Fish per-day slot limit with only 1 over 22"