🐟 What fish can you catch in Benton?

Most commonly caught species around Benton , TN : Largemouth bass - 6,676 reported catches Bluegill - 986 reported catches Spotted bass - 924 reported catches Rainbow trout - 576 reported catches Channel catfish - 569 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Benton fishing reports?

The latest Benton , TN fishing reports are: @dickeyjeremiah reported a nice Bluegill . @dickeyjeremiah reported a nice Bluegill . @heatherserracobb reported a nice Striped bass . @Scoozie reported a nice Largemouth bass at Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River) . @ReelReno reported a nice Creek chub . .

Fishing in Benton, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Benton, Tennessee?

Anglers in Benton , TN recommend these top fishing spots: Hiwassee River , Ocoee Lake , South Mouse Creek , Judd Slough , Ocoee River .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Benton?

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Q: What's the biggest Largemouth bass caught in Benton?

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Benton , TN was a 4 ft / 4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @c_wop at Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River) on August 14, 2015 .

Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Benton?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Benton , TN was a 2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Ritchie27 at Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River) on May 29, 2019 .

Q: What's the biggest Spotted bass caught in Benton?

The biggest Spotted bass (by length) reported in Benton , TN was a 11 ft / 0.6 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @bassfishingk at Conasauga River (GA) on September 2, 2015 .

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Fishing regulations in Benton

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Tennessee can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of May 6th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

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Purchase your Tennessee fishing license on the Go Outdoors Tennessee website.

No size limit. No more than 5 black bass per day in any combination of species may be taken. This aggregate limit includes Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted, and Coosa Bass.

Several waters have exceptions to these statewide limits. Refer to TWRA for a full list of exceptions to statewide limits.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

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35°10′29.6″N 84°39′5.8″W

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FAQ about Benton fishing

Anglers in Benton, TN recommend these top fishing spots: Hiwassee River, Ocoee Lake, South Mouse Creek, Judd Slough, and Ocoee River.

Most commonly caught species around Benton, TN:

Largemouth bass - 6,676 reported catches
Bluegill - 986 reported catches
Spotted bass - 924 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 576 reported catches
Channel catfish - 569 reported catches

The latest Benton, TN fishing reports are:

@dickeyjeremiah reported a nice Bluegill.
@dickeyjeremiah reported a nice Bluegill.
@heatherserracobb reported a nice Striped bass.
@Scoozie reported a nice Largemouth bass at Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River).
@ReelReno reported a nice Creek chub.

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