Fishing in Chapel Hill, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Chapel Hill, Tennessee?

Anglers in Chapel Hill , TN recommend these top fishing spots: West Fork Stones River , Harpeth River , Duck River , Rutherford Creek , Overall Creek .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Chapel Hill?

Most commonly caught species around Chapel Hill , TN : Largemouth bass - 10,367 reported catches Bluegill - 2,067 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,586 reported catches Rock bass - 1,543 reported catches Spotted bass - 1,036 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Chapel Hill fishing reports?

The latest Chapel Hill , TN fishing reports are: @albertceron reported a nice Freshwater drum at Stones River . @tylerpugh9316 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Normandy Reservoir (Duck River) . @tylerpugh9316 reported a nice Channel catfish at Riley Creek . @tylerpugh9316 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Riley Creek . @tylerpugh9316 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Riley Creek . .

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

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Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Chapel Hill

Latest Chapel Hill fishing reports

Freshwater drum

Stones River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Normandy Reservoir (Duck River)

18 in · 3 lb

Channel catfish

Riley Creek

19 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Riley Creek

19 in · 4 lb

Largemouth bass

Riley Creek

22 in · 6 lb

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Rutherford Creek

length · weight

Green sunfish

Rutherford Creek

length · weight

Pond slider turtle

10 in · 2 lb

Green sunfish

Rutherford Creek

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Chapel Hill

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 June 20th, 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

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Aggregate

Restrictions & requirements

Required licenses

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

Additional information

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.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

35°37′41.9″N 86°41′49.2″W

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FAQ about Chapel Hill fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Chapel Hill, Tennessee?

Anglers in Chapel Hill, TN recommend these top fishing spots: West Fork Stones River, Harpeth River, Duck River, Rutherford Creek, and Overall Creek.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Chapel Hill?

Most commonly caught species around Chapel Hill, TN:

Largemouth bass - 10,367 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,067 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,586 reported catches
Rock bass - 1,543 reported catches
Spotted bass - 1,036 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Chapel Hill fishing reports?

The latest Chapel Hill, TN fishing reports are:

@albertceron reported a nice Freshwater drum at Stones River.
@tylerpugh9316 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Normandy Reservoir (Duck River).
@tylerpugh9316 reported a nice Channel catfish at Riley Creek.
@tylerpugh9316 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Riley Creek.
@tylerpugh9316 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Riley Creek.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Chapel Hill?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Chapel Hill, TN. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: