Fishing in Tennessee
143 verified fishing spots across Tennessee, with fish species, bait recommendations, best fishing times, public access details, and official regulations.
Top fishing spots in Tennessee
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New Johnsonville Harbor Canal
New Johnsonville, TN· 36.0125, -87.9712
Blue Catfish • Crappie • Sauger
Today's fishing
64.0Fair
Best time
6:14 AM
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North Chickamauga Creek
Hixson, TN· 35.1294, -85.2415
Spotted Bass • Largemouth Bass • Bluegill
Today's fishing
64.0Fair
Best time
6:02 AM
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Roan Mountain State Park Pond
Roan Mountain, TN· 36.1951, -82.0722
Rainbow Trout • Brook Trout
Today's fishing
67.0Good
Best time
6:51 AM
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Big Creek Lake Pier
LaFollette, TN· 36.3387, -84.1332
Crappie • Bluegill • Largemouth Bass
Today's fishing
71.0Good
Best time
5:59 AM
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Lake Placid Beach
Henderson, TN· 35.3905, -88.8264
Bluegill • Largemouth Bass
Today's fishing
67.0Good
Best time
6:16 AM
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Lookout Creek
Chattanooga, TN· 35.0219, -85.3488
Largemouth Bass • Crappie • Bluegill
Today's fishing
66.0Good
Best time
6:02 AM
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South Chickamauga Creek
Chattanooga, TN· 35.0872, -85.2536
Spotted Bass • Largemouth Bass • Channel Catfish
Today's fishing
65.0Good
Best time
6:02 AM
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Doe River
Elizabethton, TN· 36.3475, -82.2089
Rainbow Trout • Brown Trout
Today's fishing
59.0Fair
Best time
6:51 AM
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Conasauga River
Conasauga, TN· 35.0118, -84.7742
Redeye Bass • Spotted Bass • Bluegill
Today's fishing
72.0Good
Best time
6:00 AM
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Oostanaula Creek
Athens, TN· 35.2954, -84.6189
Spotted Bass • Bluegill • Channel Catfish
Today's fishing
71.0Good
Best time
5:59 AM
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Meads Quarry Lake
Knoxville, TN· 35.9528, -83.8719
Largemouth Bass • Bluegill • Channel Catfish
Today's fishing
70.0Good
Best time
5:57 AM
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Obed River
Wartburg, TN· 36.0955, -84.6983
Smallmouth Bass • Rock Bass • Muskellunge
Today's fishing
69.0Good
Best time
6:01 AM
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Popular species in Tennessee
Fishing regulations in Tennessee
Always confirm current seasons, size limits, and license requirements with the official state wildlife agency before fishing.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency — official regulations