Reelfoot was formed by the New Madrid earthquake in 1811-12. Don't think it was ever stocked,,but formed and filled by the Mississppi backing up cause of the earthquake then. Has over 100 species of fish in it. Yellow Bass probably got into there then I am guessing. I have fished it quite a few times..duck and goose hunted it several times,,and deer hunted it once. Hit it right and its awesome fishing. Same for duck.