Young Brandlynn caught a big one back in 2018 and had some held from Rhea County Fishing Team. Come on out for a fun day with the family.(Photo:GaryBolden)

Annual Free Fishing Day At Spring City Veteran's Park Begins Registering at 7 am on Saturday, 6/6/26.

WHO: Youth 15 years old and under.
WHEN: June 6, 2026, 7:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Watts Bar Reservoir, Spring City Veteran's Park
JOIN US FOR A FUN DAY OF FISHING
Educational stations available for the whole family.
Catfish will be stocked before the event by TWRA.
No fishing allowed inside the park starting June 4, 2026.
Setup for participants will begin at 6:00 am on the day of the event.
Registration begins at 7 am, and fishing starts at 8 am.
Fishing is permitted by everyone,
AFTER the youth event has concluded,
through the weekend.
Bring your own rod and reel with bait if possible. A limited number of loaner
rods & bait are available on a first-come basis.
Contact Mike Jolley, Brandon Ragland or Perry Massengill at (931)-484
9571 or brandon.ragland@tn.gov for more information.
Major Sponsors:
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Town of Spring City
The Watts Bar Lake Association