Park Happenings
Cummins Falls Intro Fishing Program
Cummins Falls State Park
390 Cummins Falls Lane, Cookeville, TN 38501 (opens in new tab)Event Details
Join Park Staff on a guided hike and introduction to fishing along the Blackburn Fork River. Sturdy hiking shoes are required, and feel free to bring a backpack with snacks and drinks.
Meet park staff at the visitors center at 7:30 AM [CST]. From there, participants can expect to hike between 3 to 3.5 miles through uneven terrain. This event is not recommended for children under the age of 12.
Be sure to have your TWRA fishing license, a trout stamp is not needed. Participants can expect to catch a variety of fish such as smallmouth bass and bluegill. State rules and regulations apply, visit https://www.tn.gov/twra/fishing-regs.html for more information about state fishing regulations and licenses.
Fishing poles will be provided but feel free to bring your own.
Cancellation Policy:
Program is weather dependent. In the case of inclement weather participants will be contacted by park staff.
- Event Host
- Lauren Saba
- mason.fike@tn.gov
- 931-268-7223
- Price
- $5.00
Discover the rugged beauty of Cummins Falls State Park, encompassing 457 acres in the hills of Jackson County. The park's namesake, Cummins Falls, is a breathtaking 75-foot waterfall that plunges into a natural swimming pool. Visitors can hike to scenic overlooks, explore the unique geology of the area, and wade in the refreshing waters of Blackburn Fork State Scenic River.
