PLEASE HELP US SAVE THE SOUTH HOLSTON TAILWATER

The South Holston River in Sullivan County Tennessee is without a doubt, considered the best tailwater fishery in the southeast. Over the past few years, there has been no shortage of recreational use on the Soho. We have a multimillion-dollar annual revenue gain brought in by this world class tailwater that serves hotels, restaurants, lodges, guide services and retail locations.

 

 

 What is extremely concerning is that we have encountered a fish population decrease of 35% observed by our local TWRA fisheries biologist. We believe that rapid vegetation growth, long periods of extremely low water, lack of water releases, and increased water temperatures has had a negative effect on our resident Mayfly (Sulphur, Baetis) hatches observed and our overall trout population.

 

 

   We are proposing a change to 300 CFS minimum flow and a stable recreational flow schedule similar to what the nearby Wilbur Tailwater has. We would like TVA to please consider making this change to promote a more user friendly flow for recreational use and fish habitat on the South Holston River. The 300 CFS minimum flow and a recreational schedule would help our fish and aquatic life thrive and make the South Holston River more accommodating for recreational use for years to come.  

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