YOUR TENNESSEE FISHING GUIDE

Fishing Near Nashville

• This city is famous for its live country music, and rightfully so, but when you aren't dancing and singing along enjoying your Nashville nights, head out to one of the great rivers and lakes, located just minutes from downtown.
• Places to fish near Nashville are numerous, we recommend during the spring heading out on the Cumberland River with one of the many great Tennessee Fishing Charters for some excellent striper fishing. Towards the end of the summer, Striped Bass fishing tends to really heat up just 10 miles east of downtown Nashville, TN on Percy Priest Lake.

Chickamauga Lake

• One of the best fishing lakes in Tennessee and a World-Class Largemouth Bass destination, one that might prove to be the best overall by the end of 2019. Since 2011 it has produced two state records for Black Bass. A largemouth weighed in at 15 lbs and 3 ounces, while a Spotted Bass weighed in at an impressive 6 pounds and 1 ounce.
• If you're a trophy bass angler and find yourself in the state of Tennessee, especially during the summertime, head up just above the dam to the reservoir and cast your lure, so it sinks into some structure located deep in the water.

Cherokee Lake Fishing

• Fishing near Knoxville, Tennessee, is pretty convenient with the Cherokee Reservoir located just 50 minutes north of the city. This lake is also under an hour from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, perfect for an outdoor adventure-filled weekend of hiking and fishing.
• Not only is this body of water a prime location for a fast get-a-way, but the lake is filled with Spotted Bass, which have a high limit per angler per day and come with no size limits. So leave the cities concrete in your review, book a fishing trip with a nearby fishing guide, and fill your cooler!

Other Fishing Spots

• Reelfoot Lake, Tennessee River, Clinch River, Hickory Lake, Center Hill Lake, and Kentucky Lake

• First, if you're under 13 years old (resident or non-resident), you don't need a fishing license. Also, if you're the landowner fishing on a private body of water, then you do not need a fishing license.
• Residents have numerous options to choose from when purchasing a fishing license in Tennessee. The most basic fishing license is an Annual Hunting and Fishing Combination for $34 and allows anglers to fish and/or hunt smaller game. One-Day Fishing All Species license can be purchased for $11.50.
• Children ages 13 to 15 years old can purchase a junior license for $34. Special season and WMA permits will still need to be purchased.
• Special permits and licenses are needed for South Holston Lake and for Trout.
• If you're visiting the state or recently now call it your home, you can purchase a three-day all fishing species license for $20.50. If you aren't fishing for Trout, you can buy a fishing license for $20.50.

Before you head out to go fishing in Tennessee, make sure you check with the Tennesse Wildlife Resources Agency for the most up to date and accurate information.