🐟 What fish can you catch in Cleveland?

Most commonly caught species around Cleveland , TN : Largemouth bass - 8,421 reported catches Bluegill - 1,338 reported catches Spotted bass - 1,250 reported catches Channel catfish - 851 reported catches Blue catfish - 762 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Cleveland fishing reports?

The latest Cleveland , TN fishing reports are: @corbinmaynard reported a nice Redeye bass at Candies Creek . @chrisevans5289 reported a nice Black crappie at Norman Branch . @chrisevans5289 reported a nice Black crappie at Norman Branch . @lincoln-thornton reported a nice Spotted bass . @lincoln-thornton reported a nice Redbreast sunfish . .

Fishing in Cleveland, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Cleveland, Tennessee?

Anglers in Cleveland , TN recommend these top fishing spots: Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River) , Hiwassee River , Ocoee Lake , South Mouse Creek , Ware Branch .

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

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Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Cleveland

Latest Cleveland fishing reports

Redeye bass

Candies Creek

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Black crappie

Norman Branch

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Black crappie

Norman Branch

length · weight

Spotted bass

6 in · 2 oz

Redbreast sunfish

7 in · 3 oz

Creek chub

7 in · 2 oz

Largemouth bass

25 in · 8 lb 4 oz

Bluegill

Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River)

length · weight

Yellow bass

Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River)

length · weight

Bluegill

Mountain Creek Pond

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Fishing regulations in Cleveland

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 23rd, 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

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

35°10′54.1″N 84°52′14.5″W

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FAQ about Cleveland fishing

Anglers in Cleveland, TN recommend these top fishing spots: Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River), Hiwassee River, Ocoee Lake, South Mouse Creek, and Ware Branch.

Most commonly caught species around Cleveland, TN:

Largemouth bass - 8,421 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,338 reported catches
Spotted bass - 1,250 reported catches
Channel catfish - 851 reported catches
Blue catfish - 762 reported catches

The latest Cleveland, TN fishing reports are:

@corbinmaynard reported a nice Redeye bass at Candies Creek.
@chrisevans5289 reported a nice Black crappie at Norman Branch.
@chrisevans5289 reported a nice Black crappie at Norman Branch.
@lincoln-thornton reported a nice Spotted bass.
@lincoln-thornton reported a nice Redbreast sunfish.

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