Fishing in Clinton, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Clinton, Tennessee?

Anglers in Clinton , TN recommend these top fishing spots: Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River) , Melton Hill Lake (Clinch River) , Norris Lake (Clinch River) , Clinch River , Fountain City Lake .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Clinton?

Most commonly caught species around Clinton , TN : Largemouth bass - 12,182 reported catches Bluegill - 2,602 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,099 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,649 reported catches White bass - 1,231 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Clinton fishing reports?

The latest Clinton , TN fishing reports are: @KoiKing reported a nice Common carp at Lake Ottosee . @chancesmith8574 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River) . @chancesmith8574 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River) . @KreiderFamfishing reported a nice Largemouth bass . @yungslime reported a nice Largemouth bass at Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River) . .

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

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Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Clinton

Latest Clinton fishing reports

Common carp

Lake Ottosee

28 in · 12 lb

Largemouth bass

Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River)

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

17 in · 2 lb 7 oz

Largemouth bass

Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

17 in · 2 lb 7 oz

Largemouth bass

Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River)

length · weight

Bluegill

Turkey Creek

length · weight

Bluegill

Turkey Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Ish Creek

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Clinton

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 18th, 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

36°05′53.2″N 84°07′41.9″W

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FAQ about Clinton fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Clinton, Tennessee?

Anglers in Clinton, TN recommend these top fishing spots: Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River), Melton Hill Lake (Clinch River), Norris Lake (Clinch River), Clinch River, and Fountain City Lake.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Clinton?

Most commonly caught species around Clinton, TN:

Largemouth bass - 12,182 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,602 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,099 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,649 reported catches
White bass - 1,231 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Clinton fishing reports?

The latest Clinton, TN fishing reports are:

@KoiKing reported a nice Common carp at Lake Ottosee.
@chancesmith8574 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River).
@chancesmith8574 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River).
@KreiderFamfishing reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@yungslime reported a nice Largemouth bass at Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River).

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Clinton?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Clinton, 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: