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Items Provided For The Trip

  • 2 Paddles
  • 2 Lifejackets
  • Shuttle To/From The River For 2

Tandem (2 Person) Kayak Rentals

From: $69.96

Booking online will guarantee you a trip as we book up fast, but walk-ins are ALWAYS welcomed.

Calendar Key
Green – Available
White/Pink/Red – Unavailable

Do you have anyone in the group younger than 12 years old? We do not allow anyone under the age of 4.

Choose a launch time below. Please, show up 30-45 mins before your launch time in order to get your lifejacket, receive instructions, and for everyone in your group to sign the waivers.

Your launch time is subject to change depending on the Center Hill Dam generation schedule and weather. If you show up late to your launch time, your launch time is subject to change and is not guarantee you will go out when you wanted.

Your River Trip Awaits!

Being a family owned business since 1976, you can trust us to make your trip amazing. With over 45 years of experience and knowledge of the area, let us help make memories on the beautiful scenic Caney Fork River. This booking is a 6 mile trip from the Center Hill Dam to Happy Hollow. We offer a shuttle service to and from the river, lifejackets, paddles, directions to take out, and instructions. We are located on the scenic Caney Fork River in middle Tennessee, we are a short hour drive east of downtown Nashville and only 30 mins drive west of Cookeville.

Important Details

  • The check-in times are every 30 mins but are subject to change depending on the Center Hill Dam generation schedule.
  • Want to go fishing on the Caney Fork River. Just remember to have your fishing licenses and trout stamp!
  • Need some food to fuel your trip on the river? We got you covered! Big Rock Market offers BBQ, snacks, drinks, craft beer, sunscreen, and much more.
  • Discounted group rates are available (25+ people). Please give us a call at (931) 858-5222 to set this up.

Special Trout Regulations

Caney Fork River: Center Hill Dam to Cumberland River, including tributaries.

  • Total daily creel of all trout (rainbow, brown and brook) in combination is 5 fish.
  • Brown Trout: 1 per day, 24 inch minimum length limit.
  • Rainbow Trout: 5 per day, 14 to 20 inch protected length range, only one fish over 20 inches may be harvested.
  • Brook Trout: 5 per day, 14 to 20 inch protected length range, only one fish over 20 inches may be harvested.
Click the map below to print it out if you would like.
Caney Fork River Map
US Army Corp of Engineers – Caney Fork River Map