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Fish and Fishing


Holding fish

Agents of Change

TVA-sponsored workshops help conservation partners link actions on land to water health in northern Alabama’s Paint Rock River.

Debris on water

Boom Time for Douglas Reservoir

TVA deploys boom to help keep dams and people safe from flood debris.

Musk turtle

A Focus on Conservation

National Geographic’s Joel Sartore promotes conservation with help from TVA and partners.

Boulder darter

Restoration Rocks

Long, strong partnerships bring habitat and endangered boulder darters back from the brink.

Man fishing at Tellico

A Ticket to Tellico

Clear waters, great bass fishing and a perfect beach make this reservoir a local favorite.

Angler casting on river

The Rhythm of the River

Looking for world-class fly fishing? Head to your home river to catch trout in TVA tailwaters.

Holding fish over net in water

Sicklefin Redhorse Swims Toward Success

A feathered fish? Scientists search for the rare sicklefin redhorse, a fish vital to the region’s rivers and Cherokee culture.

Building fish habitat structures

Sunken Treasure

What’s rough, spiky and sunk under TVA reservoir waters? Engineered fish habitats, made possible by TVA and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.

Fishing boat on water

Gone Fishing

Kids Fish Free event introduces youth to TVA river, love of fishing.

Aerial view of Hibbs Island

The Water, the Weir and the Island

Five-year rebuild of Hibbs Island improves weir function, bolstering biodiversity in Clinch River.

Displaying flies for fishing

Fly-Tying Friends

Spring cicada emergence offers awesome opportunities for fly fishing on TVA rivers and reservoirs.

TVA biologist snorkeling in river

Dive Into Snorkel Trails

Snorkelers can discover underwater wonders at a series of aquatic trails.

Aaron Coons holding sturgeon

For the Love of Sturgeon

Passion drives TVA employees and their partners as they monitor this rare fish in reservoirs and rivers.

Fishermen in boat

Catching Memories on Guntersville

CAST for Kids and TVA team to host a day of fishing for people with special needs.