Part of Clinch Mountain Wildlife Management Area, Big Tumbling Creek is a fee trout fishing area. Permits must be purchased to take advantage of the great trout fishing.
Much of the reservoir is in Tennessee so be mindful that you must stay on the Virginia side if you only have a Virginia fishing license and the opposite goes for Tennessee fishermen.
Catfish, walleye, and musky are stocked annually.
Species include; largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, northern pike, musky and catfish.
Both the smallmouth and trout have been stocked. Smallmouth populations appear to be in good shape and should provide ample fishing opportunity.