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Fishing in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns
Explore fishing in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns of Tennessee. Great Smoky Mountains, Little River, South Holston Lake
Great Smoky Mountains offers excellent fishing in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns of Tennessee with good public access.
1. Great Smoky Mountains (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Great Smoky Mountains, TennesseeGreat Smoky Mountains offers excellent fishing in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns of Tennessee with good public access.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
2. Little River (Channel Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie)
Little River, TennesseeLittle River offers excellent fishing in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns of Tennessee with good public access.
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
3. South Holston Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
South Holston Lake, TennesseeSouth Holston Lake offers excellent fishing in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns of Tennessee with good public access.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
4. Boone Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Boone Lake, TennesseePopular fishing lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
5. Calderwood Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Calderwood Lake, TennesseePopular fishing lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
Boat Launch: Rymers Ferry Lake Access →
6. Cherokee Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Cherokee Lake, TennesseePopular fishing lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
7. Chilhowee Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Chilhowee Lake, TennesseePopular fishing lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
Boat Launch: Tabcat Creek Boat Ramp →
8. Davy Crockett Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Davy Crockett Lake, TennesseePopular fishing lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
Boat Launch: Murray Branch Boat Launch →
9. Fort Loudoun Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Fort Loudoun Lake, TennesseePopular fishing lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
10. Fort Patrick Henry Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Fort Patrick Henry Lake, TennesseePopular fishing lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
11. Lake Graham (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Lake Graham, TennesseePopular fishing lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
Boat Launch: Rymers Ferry Lake Access →
12. Tellico Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Tellico Lake, TennesseePopular fishing lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
13. Watauga Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Watauga Lake, TennesseePopular fishing lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
Boat Launch: Watauga Dam Boat Ramp →
14. Wilbur Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Wilbur Lake, TennesseePopular fishing lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
Boat Launch: Watauga Dam Boat Ramp →
15. Armstrong Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Armstrong Pond, TennesseeNamed lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
16. Ault Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Ault Lake, TennesseeNamed lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
17. Barrett Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Barrett Pond, TennesseeNamed lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
18. Beal Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Beal Pond, TennesseeNamed lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
19. Berry Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Berry Pond, TennesseeNamed lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
20. Big Ridge Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Big Ridge Lake, TennesseeNamed lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
21. Birdwell Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Birdwell Pond, TennesseeNamed lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
22. Black Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Black Pond, TennesseeNamed lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
23. Boyd Spring Pond (historical) (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Boyd Spring Pond (historical), TennesseeNamed lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
Boat Launch: Watauga Dam Boat Ramp →
24. Brown Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Brown Pond, TennesseeNamed lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
25. Burkey Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Burkey Pond, TennesseeNamed lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
26. Callans Pond (historical) (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Callans Pond (historical), TennesseeNamed lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
27. Cantrell Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Cantrell Pond, TennesseeNamed lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
28. Cates Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Cates Pond, TennesseeNamed lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
29. Cave Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Cave Pond, TennesseeNamed lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
30. Cherrolake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Cherrolake, TennesseeNamed lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
31. Clearwater Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Clearwater Pond, TennesseeNamed lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
32. Cluck Ponds (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Cluck Ponds, TennesseeNamed lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
33. Combs Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Combs Pond, TennesseeNamed lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
34. Cooper Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Cooper Pond, TennesseeNamed lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
35. Corbin Lake (historical) (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Corbin Lake (historical), TennesseeNamed lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
36. Crawley Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Crawley Pond, TennesseeNamed lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
37. Crystal Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Crystal Lake, TennesseeNamed lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
38. Dead Horse Lake (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Dead Horse Lake, TennesseeNamed lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
39. Dickenson Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Dickenson Pond, TennesseeNamed lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
40. Easterly Pond (Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish)
Easterly Pond, TennesseeNamed lake in the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns region of Tennessee.
- Crappie (all species) · Limit: 15 per day · Min 10 in (Region 1: 30, no size)
- Yellow bass, bluegill, warmouth, bream, bullheads, pickerel, pike, yellow perch, nongame · Limit: No limit
- Catfish · Limit: No limit under 34 in; only 1 over 34 in per day
Fishing Tips for the East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns
- Get a licence — All anglers need a valid state fishing licence — check your state's wildlife agency site.
- Check the weather & water conditions — always check forecasts and wind before heading out, especially on big water.
- Know the regulations — size and catch limits vary by water body in Tennessee; check the local regulations first.
- Best times — early morning and late evening are prime. Many East Tennessee & Smoky Mtns waters fish best in spring and fall.
- Use the right gear — match your rod, line, and tackle to the species you're chasing and the water you're fishing.
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