LOCATION
The Elk River is in southern middle Tennessee and connects with Tims Ford Lake. The area reviewed is from the damn tailwater downstream. It flows along private land, consisting of farms and forests. Trout fishing and boating are the main activities on this area of the river; however, Tims Ford State Park is nearby for camping, short hikes, biking, and lake activities.
DIRECTIONS
• Hwy 55 towards Lynchburg, TN. Take Hwy 50 towards Winchester (if you are coming from Winchester take Hwy 50 towards Lynchburg). Hwy 50 crosses over the damn.
• Northwest of the damn on Hwy 50 is Lois Ridge Rd. It will turn into West Prong Rd and Farris Creek Rd. There are fishing and boating accesses along the roads.
DESCRIPTION
• Beautiful views along river
• Rock bluffs
• Hardwood forests
ACTIVITIES
• Trout fishing
• Canoeing/Kayaking
• Hiking and Camping at Tims Ford State Park
ISSUES
• Crowded fishing accesses
• Slick rock bottom
• Grassy bottom in some areas
• Deep holes
• Tailwater generation, check the release schedule
POSITIVES
• Quality brown trout
• Stocking of fish
• Quiet
• Easy class I-II river
SYNOPSIS
I fish this river often with my son. My family and I also kayak it occasionally; however, we like kayaking the part near Fayetteville, TN the best. The fishing access is limited and the fish tend to congregate in areas that require permission from landowners or boating. Dog Hole Access and Farris Creek Bridge are your best bets for fly-fishing. They are located off Lois Ridge Rd. Mayfly nymphs, midges, and woolly buggers are your best bet for fly-fishing.
Lynchburg, TN is the home of Jack Daniels Distillery. The tour is free and takes about an hour. Lynchburg also hosts the Jack Daniels BBQ Cook-off in the fall.
LINKS
http://www.tennessee.gov/environment/parks/TimsFord/
http://www.mapquest.com/
http://www.lynchburgtn.com/
http://www.timsfliesandlies.com/
Friday, October 23, 2009
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