🐟 What fish can you catch in Buchanan?

Most commonly caught species around Buchanan , TN : Largemouth bass - 3,234 reported catches Channel catfish - 562 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 369 reported catches Bluegill - 286 reported catches Freshwater drum - 265 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Buchanan fishing reports?

The latest Buchanan , TN fishing reports are: @JoeFranklin777 reported a nice Channel catfish at Clarks River . @zeeman8 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River . @bethaniewhite reported a nice White bass at Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River . @bethaniewhite reported a nice White bass at Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River . @burton.brantley reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

Fishing in Buchanan, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Buchanan, Tennessee?

Anglers in Buchanan , TN recommend these top fishing spots: Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River , Leatherwood Creek , Panther Bay , Jones Bend Lake , Eagle Creek .

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

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Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Buchanan

Latest Buchanan fishing reports

Channel catfish

Clarks River

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Largemouth bass

Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River

21 in · 4 lb 1 oz

White bass

Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River

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White bass

Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River

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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

Ginger Bay

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Blue catfish

Lake Barkley

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Channel catfish

Ginger Bay

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Spotted gar

Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River

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Largemouth bass

Leatherwood Creek

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Fishing regulations in Buchanan

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 April 16th, 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

Regulations for

36°26′2.4″N 88°12′9.7″W

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FAQ about Buchanan fishing

Anglers in Buchanan, TN recommend these top fishing spots: Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River, Leatherwood Creek, Panther Bay, Jones Bend Lake, and Eagle Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Buchanan, TN:

Largemouth bass - 3,234 reported catches
Channel catfish - 562 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 369 reported catches
Bluegill - 286 reported catches
Freshwater drum - 265 reported catches

The latest Buchanan, TN fishing reports are:

@JoeFranklin777 reported a nice Channel catfish at Clarks River.
@zeeman8 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River.
@bethaniewhite reported a nice White bass at Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River.
@bethaniewhite reported a nice White bass at Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River.
@burton.brantley reported a nice Largemouth bass.

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