Clinch Mountain Wildlife Management Area Road Closure

Anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts need to be aware of a recent road failure that occurred at the Clinch Mountain WMA along the gorge access road.  Heavy persistent rains over the last month caused the roadway to collapse on February 19, 2018.  As a result, public vehicular access is restricted to the WMA boundary along Big Tumbling Creek to the gate at the foot of the mountain into the foreseeable future until repairs can be made.

This closure will limit access to the gorge area and above along Big Tumbling Creek (Section D), Laurel Bed Lake, mobility limited angler access areas, and the shooting range.

Current plans are to manage the fee fishing area during the 2018 season from the lower boundary where Section A begins upstream to include Section C.  Section D and the mobility limited fishing access areas will not be stocked in 2018 until after road repairs can be made and the road reopened.

It is unclear at this time as to how long the road closure will be in effect.

Stocking during the 2018 Fee Fishing Season will be as follows:

Monday:  Section B – Starting at the bridge above the WMA manager’s residence upstream to the gate at the bottom of the mountain.  Section C – (foot access) Foot of the mountain upstream to the mouth of Red Creek.

Wednesday:  Section A – The beginning of the fee area upstream to the WMA shop.

Friday:  Section B and Section C

Saturday:  Section A

More information can be obtained by contacting the Marion Regional Office: (276) 783-4860.

  • March 7, 2018