Fishing in Tennessee

Tennessee's TVA reservoir system makes it one of the top fishing states in the South. Reelfoot Lake in the northwest is famous for crappie. The Clinch and Holston rivers below Cherokee and Watauga dams are Gold Medal tailwater trout fisheries. Dale Hollow, Norris, and Percy Priest lakes offer excellent bass, walleye, and striper fishing.

Top Species

• Largemouth Bass
• Smallmouth Bass
• Striped Bass
• Rainbow Trout
• Crappie
• Walleye

Top Waters

• Reelfoot Lake
• Dale Hollow Lake
• Norris Lake
• Clinch River
• Holston River

Fishing Types

• Freshwater / lake / river fishing

Fishing License

Tennessee TWRA — visit their site for current regulations and license requirements.