🐟 What fish can you catch in Clifton?

Most commonly caught species around Clifton , TN : Largemouth bass - 1,113 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 482 reported catches Bluegill - 184 reported catches Channel catfish - 165 reported catches Blue catfish - 145 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Clifton fishing reports?

The latest Clifton , TN fishing reports are: @fish4fun4life reported a nice Common carp at Laurel Hill Lake . @perkins.phillip reported a nice Sauger at Pickwick Lake . @perkins.phillip reported a nice White bass at Pickwick Lake . @perkins.phillip reported a nice White bass at Pickwick Lake . @perkins.phillip reported a nice Yellow bass at Pickwick Lake . .

Fishing in Clifton, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Clifton, Tennessee?

Anglers in Clifton , TN recommend these top fishing spots: Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River , Buffalo River , Little Opossum Creek , Indian Creek , Green River .

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

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Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Clifton

Latest Clifton fishing reports

Common carp

Laurel Hill Lake

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Sauger

Pickwick Lake

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White bass

Pickwick Lake

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White bass

Pickwick Lake

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Yellow bass

Pickwick Lake

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White bass

Pickwick Lake

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Spotted bass

Pickwick Lake

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White bass

Pickwick Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Pickwick Lake

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Spotted bass

Pickwick Lake

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Fishing regulations in Clifton

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

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35°22′45.1″N 87°59′33.7″W

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FAQ about Clifton fishing

Anglers in Clifton, TN recommend these top fishing spots: Kentucky Lake / Tennessee River, Buffalo River, Little Opossum Creek, Indian Creek, and Green River.

Most commonly caught species around Clifton, TN:

Largemouth bass - 1,113 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 482 reported catches
Bluegill - 184 reported catches
Channel catfish - 165 reported catches
Blue catfish - 145 reported catches

The latest Clifton, TN fishing reports are:

@fish4fun4life reported a nice Common carp at Laurel Hill Lake.
@perkins.phillip reported a nice Sauger at Pickwick Lake.
@perkins.phillip reported a nice White bass at Pickwick Lake.
@perkins.phillip reported a nice White bass at Pickwick Lake.
@perkins.phillip reported a nice Yellow bass at Pickwick Lake.

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