National Fish Hatchery · Tennessee · FWS Region 4

Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Clay County, Tennessee, Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, within an approved boundary of roughly 35 acres. For the 2026–2027 season, all 1 mapped hunt unit are listed as closed to hunting.

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Dale Hollow NFH hunt unit map

Hunt units are colored by 2026–2027 status. Toggle layers for FWS-owned land, the approved refuge boundary and private easements. Use satellite imagery to scout marshes, timber edges and access points.

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Hunting at Dale Hollow NFH

  • Big Game
  • Waterfowl
  • Wild Turkey
  • Upland Birds
  • Migratory Birds
  • Small Game
  • Feral & Exotic
  • Fishing

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not list any hunting opportunities for this station. Fishing is available — freshwater fishing.

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 38 (100%)0huntable acres
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Station Closed 38 —

Permits & licenses

Refuge permit

Not listed

USFWS does not list a separate refuge permit for this station. Specific units or hunts (e.g. quota deer hunts) may still require one — check the hunt brochure.

You'll also need

  • A valid Tennessee hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Dale Hollow NFH

  • 🐟 Freshwater fishing

Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery has a lot to offer, with an aquarium/visitor center, displays and paved walking paths. The hatchery public fishing area, featuring an accessible pier, is stocked with rainbow trout on a weekly basis.

State fishing licenses and regulations apply. Some waters close seasonally to protect wildlife.

How to get to Dale Hollow NFH

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Destination: Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery (FWS reference point)

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36.54120, -85.46112
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36°32′28.3″N 85°27′40.0″W

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Nearest towns

  • Bowling Green, KY62 mi SE of town
  • Nashville, TN78 mi E of town
  • Knoxville, TN95 mi NW of town
  • Chattanooga, TN103 mi N of town

Closest airports

  • BNA Nashville Intl74 mi
  • TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson96 mi

Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.

The navigation point is the station reference location published by USFWS — often the headquarters or main entrance. For a specific hunt unit, open its page or click it on the map for coordinates and parking planning.

Sunrise, sunset & shooting hours

Today at Dale Hollow NFH

Legal light*–
Sunrise–
Sunset–

*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in Chicago local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20265:42 AM6:12 AM7:12 PM12h 60m
Tue, Sep 15, 20265:53 AM6:23 AM6:51 PM12h 28m
Thu, Oct 1, 20266:05 AM6:35 AM6:27 PM11h 51m
Thu, Oct 15, 20266:17 AM6:47 AM6:07 PM11h 19m
Sun, Nov 1, 20265:34 AM6:04 AM4:46 PM10h 42m
Sun, Nov 15, 20265:48 AM6:18 AM4:34 PM10h 15m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:05 AM6:35 AM4:27 PM9h 52m
Tue, Dec 15, 20266:16 AM6:46 AM4:27 PM9h 41m
Fri, Jan 1, 20276:23 AM6:53 AM4:35 PM9h 42m
Fri, Jan 15, 20276:22 AM6:52 AM4:48 PM9h 55m
Mon, Feb 1, 20276:14 AM6:44 AM5:05 PM10h 22m

Computed for 36.541, -85.461 (CDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Dale Hollow NFH FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Dale Hollow NFH?

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not currently list hunting opportunities at Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery. All mapped units are closed to hunting.

Do I need a permit to hunt Dale Hollow NFH?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Dale Hollow NFH. You still need a valid state license, any required state tags or stamps, and (for waterfowl hunters 16+) a Federal Duck Stamp.

Can you fish at Dale Hollow NFH?

Yes. Fishing is permitted (freshwater fishing). State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.

Where is Dale Hollow NFH located?

Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery is in Clay County, Tennessee, about 62 miles SE of Bowling Green, KY (straight-line). GPS: 36.54120, -85.46112.

What are legal shooting hours at Dale Hollow NFH?

Migratory game bird shooting hours are generally one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; big game and other seasons follow state rules. See the sunrise/sunset table on this page and confirm in the refuge hunt brochure.

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Sauta Cave NWR

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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.