95 Counties · 1,002 Public Access Points · 78 Lakes and RiversTennessee state record fish
Tennessee Fishing SpotsEvery County, Every Town
Spot SearchGear SearchLakes & RiversFishAll Fishing SpotsCountiesTownsGuides & ChartersTournamentsState RecordsLicence & LimitsEmail Updates

Boat Launch · Rutherford County

Walter Hill Boat ramp, East Fork Stones River

1 ramp, 1 lane. 7 miles from Murfreesboro.

Get driving directionsAll Rutherford County spots

With a guide

Guides and charters near Walter Hill Boat ramp

Captains who run Nashville lakes and the Cumberland, with their own phone numbers. You call and book with them directly.

Billy Flatt · Nashville

Nashville Fishing Charters

Stripers, hybrids, crappie, largemouth, smallmouthCall 615-812-2091nashvillefishingcharters.com

Capt. Brian and two guides · Nashville

Fish Nashville

Striper, hybrid, catfish, crappie, bass, troutCall 615-200-0618fishnashville.com

Mark Travis · Nashville area

Crappie Guide Service

White and black crappieCall 615-542-9800crappieguideservice.com

All 6 guides on Nashville lakes and the Cumberland

What to bring

Tackle for Walter Hill Boat ramp

Three picks from the smallmouth bass checklist that work for the fish here. Affiliate links: buying through them pays this site a small commission at no extra cost to you.

RodSt. Croix Bass X 7 ft medium spinning rodLight enough for a Ned rig, with enough backbone for a 5 lb fish in current.Shop on Amazon →Why it is on the list
ReelPflueger President 30 spinning reelSmooth drag at a fair price. Fill it with braid and a leader.Shop on Amazon →Why it is on the list
FinesseZ-Man Finesse TRD and Ned rig jigheadsThe single most reliable smallmouth bait on Tennessee rock. Drag it slowly.Shop on Amazon →Why it is on the list
Full smallmouth bass checklist (10 items)All gear checklists

Spending more? The bigger purchases, compared side by side:

Bluegill and Panfish checklistCatfish checklistFish Finders comparedTrolling Motors comparedLithium Marine Batteries comparedShallow Water Anchors compared

How to get there

Getting to Walter Hill Boat ramp

Walter Hill Boat ramp is a public boat launch on East Fork Stones River in Rutherford County, Tennessee, run by the city.

Hwy 231 North

Walter Hill Boat ramp is 6.7 miles north of Murfreesboro, the nearest town with its own page here. The closest other public access is Mona Boat Ramp on J. Percy Priest Lake, 3.5 miles to the north-west. For bait, Walmart Supercenter in Mount Juliet is about 18 miles away.

Coordinates 35.94192, -86.37603

Open in Google MapsSee nearby spots on the mapFishing near Murfreesboro
Aerial view of Walter Hill Boat ramp
Walter Hill Boat ramp from above. The pin marks the access point. USGS aerial imagery.

What is there

What you will find at Walter Hill Boat ramp

Free to launch 2.5 out of 5 Facilities 2.5 of 5, scored from what TWRA records: ramp, docks, pier, restrooms, parking, lighting and hours.

Everything below comes from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s own public access record for Walter Hill Boat ramp. It is the same data the state uses, not a guess from a photograph.

Boat ramp

You can launch a trailered boat here. 1 lane.

Not recorded here: fishing pier, canoe and kayak, restrooms, camping. Worth knowing before a long drive with the family.

What you can catch

Fish you can catch at Walter Hill Boat ramp

East Fork Stones River holds these, according to the county research behind this site and TWRA’s own species notes.

smallmouth basssunfishrock basschannel catfish

This is the county’s only real public fishing water, a small, clear upper river best waded or floated, with exactly one formal public access.

Everything on East Fork Stones RiverFind a local fishing guide

What you can keep

Fishing limits at Walter Hill Boat ramp

What you can keep from East Fork Stones River at Walter Hill Boat ramp. East 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
Smallmouth bass5 black bass combinedNo minimumStatewide
BluegillNo limitNo minimumStatewide
Rock bass20No 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

11 public boat launches in Rutherford County, counted from TWRA’s own access database.

What it looks like

East Fork Stones River around Walter Hill Boat ramp

What the water at Walter Hill Boat ramp actually looks like. Drag or swipe through. Every picture opens that water’s own page.

East Fork Stones River, TennesseeEast Fork Stones RiverOpen the East 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 →Brian Stansberry / CC BY 3.0East Fork Stones River, TennesseeEast Fork Stones RiverOpen the East 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 →Brent Moore / CC BY 2.0

Next one along

More East Fork Stones River access near Walter Hill Boat ramp

The closest other public access points on East Fork Stones River, measured straight line from Walter Hill Boat ramp. Each one opens its own page with directions.

Free1 out of 5facilitiesFishing Site · TDOTWoodbury Access18 miles south-eastOn HWY 70S (St. Rt. 1) West of Woodbury with overflow parking across highway at Cannon County Arts CenterDirections and detail →35.82305, -86.08985
All 2 access points on East Fork Stones River

Walter Hill Boat ramp water holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, bluegill.

Other water close by

Other fishing near Walter Hill Boat ramp

Public access on other water within 20 miles of Walter Hill Boat ramp, including J. Percy Priest Lake and West Fork Stones River. Handy when the wind is wrong on East Fork Stones River or the ramp is busy.

Free2.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · USACEMona Boat RampJ. Percy Priest Lake · 3.5 miles north-westW. Jefferson Pike1 ramp, 1 laneDirections and detail →35.97890, -86.41850Free2.5 out of 5facilitiesPaddling · CityMurfreesboro GreenwayWest Fork Stones River · 4.6 miles south-westThompson Lane1 ramp, 1 laneDirections and detail →35.88778, -86.42303Free3.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · OtherEast Fork Boat RampJ. Percy Priest Lake · 4.7 miles north-west1 ramp, 2 lanesrestroomsDirections and detail →35.98130, -86.44550Fee not listed1 out of 5facilitiesPaddlingWest Fork Stones River Paddle LaunchWest Fork Stones River · 5.2 miles south-westDirections and detail →35.87597, -86.42263Free2.5 out of 5facilitiesBoat Launch · USACEWest ForkJ. Percy Priest Lake · 5.9 miles north-westFlorence Rd1 ramp, 1 laneDirections and detail →35.98066, -86.46940Fee not listed1 out of 5facilitiesPaddlingManson Pk Trailhead AccessWest Fork Stones River · 6.2 miles southDirections and detail →35.85751, -86.41214

Bait on the way

Bait and tackle near Walter Hill Boat ramp

The closest shops to Walter Hill Boat ramp that this site has checked. Walmart Supercenter in Mount Juliet is nearest, about 18 miles away. Call ahead in winter, when smaller shops cut their hours.

Mount Juliet · about 18 milesWalmart SupercenterOpen late, sells licences at the counter, and carries terminal tackle and line.Directions and phone →Mount Juliet · about 20 milesAcademy Sports + OutdoorsChain sporting goods. Rods, reels, line, terminal tackle and a licence counter.Directions and phone →Nashville · about 20 milesStarkey’s Bait & TackleLive bait, so this is the stop for minnows, crickets and nightcrawlers.Directions and phone →
All bait and tackle in Rutherford County

Your turn

Rate and review Walter Hill Boat ramp

1. Tap your stars

2. Add a few words if you like

What visitors say

Loading visitor ratings

Common questions

Questions about Walter Hill Boat ramp

Can you launch a boat at Walter Hill Boat ramp?

Yes. TWRA records Walter Hill Boat ramp as having a boat ramp. It has 1 lane. TWRA records it as free to launch.

Do you need a fishing licence at Walter Hill Boat ramp?

Yes. Anyone 13 or older needs a Tennessee fishing licence to fish here, and a trout supplemental on top of it if you plan to keep trout. It is the same rule at every public access point in the state.

What fish are in the water at Walter Hill Boat ramp?

East Fork Stones River holds smallmouth bass, sunfish, rock bass and channel catfish. Seasons and creel limits are set by TWRA and change, so check them before you keep anything.

Where can I buy bait near Walter Hill Boat ramp?

Walmart Supercenter in Mount Juliet is the closest bait and tackle shop this site lists, about 18 miles from Walter Hill Boat ramp. Academy Sports + Outdoors in Mount Juliet is next, about 20 miles away.

Is there a restroom at Walter Hill Boat ramp?

No restroom is recorded here. Most TWRA ramps have none, so plan for that on a long day.

Who runs Walter Hill Boat ramp?

Walter Hill Boat ramp is listed under the city in TWRA’s public access database. The owner is worth knowing because it usually decides whether there is a fee, whether the gate is locked overnight, and who to ring when a ramp is closed for repair.

Where to next

Around Walter Hill Boat ramp

Walter Hill Boat ramp is one access point. These pages cover the rest of the water and the rest of the county.

The whole waterFishing East Fork Stones River2 public access points across 2 counties.See the spots →County guideFishing in Rutherford CountyEvery public spot in Rutherford County, mapped out.See the spots →Full listRutherford County spot listAll 15 access points in the county.See the spots →GearBait and tackle near MurfreesboroShops, rentals and where to buy a licence locally.Find gear →Nearest townFishing near MurfreesboroEverything within about 30 miles of Murfreesboro, closest first.See the spots →

Keep going

Fishing around Walter Hill Boat ramp, and who knows it

Guides and charters on this site are listed by the water they run, so you can ring the captain who fishes East Fork Stones River rather than a booking desk. Licences and limits are one click away too.

Guides by waterLicence and limits