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J. Percy Priest TW / Stones River trout stocking

Davidson County, Tennessee · stream · 397 ft elevation

J. Percy Priest TW / Stones River has stockings planned from Dec 1, 2026. We have 2 stockings on record since Jan 9, 2026. 1 more is on the agency's schedule. Most stockings come in January to February and December.

Last stocked
No record yet
Next planned
Dec 1, 2026
agency schedule
Last 12 months
0 stockings
Water temperature
57°F
Ideal for trout
  • Tied for the most stocked water in Davidson County (3 stocking days on record).
  • Stocked about as often as a typical Tennessee water on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: STONES RIVER AT US HWY 70 NEAR DONELSON, TN (3 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature
57°F
Flow
98 cfs
higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height
1.92 ft

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

476480Sep 25Nov 8
Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 59 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.
0257515Sep 25Nov 8
Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 101 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at J. Percy Priest TW / Stones River

  • Tonight
    35°F
    Patchy Fog
    wind 0 mph
  • Monday
    68°F
    Areas Of Fog then Sunny
    wind 0 mph
  • Monday Night
    38°F
    Areas Of Fog
    wind 0 mph
  • Tuesday
    70°F
    Areas Of Fog then Sunny
    wind 0 to 5 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    40°F
    Patchy Fog
    wind 0 mph
  • Veterans Day
    71°F
    Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
    11% rain · wind 0 to 10 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

When is J. Percy Priest TW / Stones River stocked?

Most stockings come in January to February and December.

By month, all years

Jan: 1 stocking1JanFeb: 1 stocking1FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec: 1 stocking1Dec
Stockings of J. Percy Priest TW / Stones River by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Stocking history

20260 stockings · 3 planned
DateSpecies
DecemberPlanned
sometime this month
Rainbow trout
Feb 13Planned
Friday
Rainbow trout
Jan 9Planned
Friday
Rainbow trout

From Tennessee fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Tennessee fishing regulations.

Where is J. Percy Priest TW / Stones River?

Davidson County, Tennessee. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

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Stocked waters near J. Percy Priest TW / Stones River

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Questions about J. Percy Priest TW / Stones River

When is J. Percy Priest TW / Stones River stocked next?
The agency has a stocking scheduled for Dec 1 to 31, 2026. Planned dates can shift with weather and water conditions.
How often is J. Percy Priest TW / Stones River stocked?
Across all years on record, most stockings come in January to February and December.
Is J. Percy Priest TW / Stones River stocked often?
Tied for the most stocked water in Davidson County (3 stocking days on record). Stocked about as often as a typical Tennessee water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
How warm is the water near J. Percy Priest TW / Stones River?
The nearest USGS gage read 57°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.