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Fishing West Fork Stones River, Tennessee

3 public access points across 1 county, with directions to every one.

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Every access point

Public access on West Fork Stones River, county by county

All 3 public access points TWRA records on West Fork Stones River. Each card opens its own page with written directions, coordinates and a link straight to Google Maps.

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West Fork Stones River access in Rutherford County

Fee not listed1 out of 5facilitiesPaddlingWest Fork Stones River Paddle LaunchDirections and detail →35.87597, -86.42263Fee not listed1 out of 5facilitiesPaddlingManson Pk Trailhead AccessDirections and detail →35.85751, -86.41214Free2.5 out of 5facilitiesPaddling · CityMurfreesboro GreenwayThompson Lane1 ramp, 1 laneDirections and detail →35.88778, -86.42303

What to bring

Tackle for West Fork Stones River

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The water

West Fork Stones River boat ramps and fishing access

West Fork Stones River has 3 public access points: 1 boat ramp, in Rutherford County.

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River levels

West Fork Stones River level and flow today

The latest USGS gauge readings on the West Fork Stones River, the seven-day trend and the forecast.

West Fork Stones River level

What it looks like

West Fork Stones River in photographs

What West Fork Stones River looks like through the year. Every picture opens that water’s own page.

Stones River, TennesseeWest Fork Stones RiverOpen the West Fork Stones River page →Brian Stansberry / CC BY 3.0J. Percy Priest Lake, TennesseeJ. Percy Priest LakeOpen the J. Percy Priest Lake page →Brian Stansberry / CC BY 3.0Stones River, TennesseeWest Fork Stones RiverOpen the West Fork Stones River page →Brent Moore / CC BY 2.0J. Percy Priest Lake, TennesseeJ. Percy Priest LakeOpen the J. Percy Priest Lake page →Brian Stansberry / CC BY 3.0Stones River, TennesseeWest Fork Stones RiverOpen the West Fork Stones River page →Casey Fleser / CC BY 2.0J. Percy Priest Lake, TennesseeJ. Percy Priest LakeOpen the J. Percy Priest Lake page →Brian Stansberry / CC BY 3.0

What you can catch

Fish in West Fork Stones River

What West Fork Stones River actually holds, from the county research behind this site and TWRA’s own species notes. A licence is required for all of it.

largemouth basssmallmouth basscrappiebluegillrock basshybrid striped basswhite basscatfish
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What you can keep

Fishing limits on West Fork Stones River

West Fork Stones River has no limits of its own, so the statewide limits apply. These are the ones for the fish it holds.

FishDaily limitLengthWhere or when
Largemouth bass5 black bass combinedNo minimumStatewide
Smallmouth bass5 black bass combinedNo minimumStatewide
Crappie1510 in minimumStatewide
BluegillNo limitNo minimumStatewide
Rock bass20No minimumStatewide
Hybrid striped bass2 striped and hybrid combined15 in minimumStatewide
White bass15No minimumStatewide
Channel catfishNo limit under 34 inOnly one over 34 inStatewide

From the 2026–27 Tennessee Fishing Guide (TWRA), in effect 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027, checked 25 September 2026. Rules change, so check the guide before you keep a fish.

Statewide limits and licenses

By county

Counties on West Fork Stones River

West Fork Stones River touches 1 Tennessee county. The county page has the bait shops, the bank access and the local limits.

MurfreesboroRutherford County3 access points on West Fork Stones River, plus the rest of the county’s water.See the spots →

By town

Towns on West Fork Stones River

These pages measure from the middle of town rather than the county line, which is usually the number that matters when you are deciding where to drive.

Rutherford CountyFishing near MurfreesboroPublic water within about 30 miles of Murfreesboro, closest first.See the spots →

3 public access points on West Fork Stones River, every one with directions.

Common questions

Questions about fishing West Fork Stones River

How many public boat ramps are there on West Fork Stones River?

TWRA lists 1 public boat launch on West Fork Stones River, with 1 ramp lanes between them, across 1 Tennessee county. Every one of them is listed on this page with directions.

What fish can you catch in West Fork Stones River?

West Fork Stones River holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, bluegill, rock bass, hybrid striped bass, white bass and catfish. Which of those is actually worth chasing depends on the season, and TWRA sets size and creel limits that change, so check before you keep anything.

Which counties does West Fork Stones River run through?

Rutherford county. Each has its own page on this site with the local bait shops, ramps and bank access.

Can you fish West Fork Stones River from the bank?

Yes, though no public fishing pier is recorded on West Fork Stones River. Bank fishing here means the shoreline and parking areas at the public ramps, plus road and bridge crossings where there is public right of way.

Do you need a licence to fish West Fork Stones River?

Yes. Anyone 13 or older needs a Tennessee fishing licence, and a trout supplemental on top if you plan to keep trout. Non-residents can buy a three-day or ten-day licence rather than a full year.

Is West Fork Stones River free to fish?

The water is. Some of the ramps are not, Corps of Engineers sites, state park ramps and marinas often charge to launch or park. Each listing below shows the owner, which is the best guide to whether you will be asked for money.

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More West Fork Stones River water, and who fishes it

Every guide and charter on this site is listed by the water they run, so you can call the captain direct. Licences, limits and the state record list are one click away too.

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