🐟 What fish can you catch in Collegedale?

Most commonly caught species around Collegedale , TN : Largemouth bass - 8,983 reported catches Bluegill - 1,409 reported catches Spotted bass - 1,304 reported catches Channel catfish - 913 reported catches Blue catfish - 755 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Collegedale fishing reports?

The latest Collegedale , TN fishing reports are: @logan.ogle reported a nice Bluegill . @lincoln-thornton reported a nice Spotted bass . @lincoln-thornton reported a nice Redbreast sunfish . @lincoln-thornton reported a nice Creek chub . @Poohoutdoors reported a nice Bluegill at Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River) . .

Fishing in Collegedale, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Collegedale, Tennessee?

Anglers in Collegedale , TN recommend these top fishing spots: Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River) , Tennessee River , South Chickamauga Creek , Dallas Bay , Harrison Bay State Park .

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

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Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Collegedale

Latest Collegedale fishing reports

Bluegill

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Spotted bass

6 in · 2 oz

Redbreast sunfish

7 in · 3 oz

Creek chub

7 in · 2 oz

Bluegill

Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River)

length · weight

Yellow bass

Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River)

length · weight

Bluegill

Mountain Creek Pond

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Brown bullhead

Nickajack Lake (Tennessee River)

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Redear sunfish

Mountain Creek Pond

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Warmouth

Mountain Creek Pond

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Fishing regulations in Collegedale

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

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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°03′9″N 85°02′55.3″W

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FAQ about Collegedale fishing

Anglers in Collegedale, TN recommend these top fishing spots: Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River), Tennessee River, South Chickamauga Creek, Dallas Bay, and Harrison Bay State Park.

Most commonly caught species around Collegedale, TN:

Largemouth bass - 8,983 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,409 reported catches
Spotted bass - 1,304 reported catches
Channel catfish - 913 reported catches
Blue catfish - 755 reported catches

The latest Collegedale, TN fishing reports are:

@logan.ogle reported a nice Bluegill.
@lincoln-thornton reported a nice Spotted bass.
@lincoln-thornton reported a nice Redbreast sunfish.
@lincoln-thornton reported a nice Creek chub.
@Poohoutdoors reported a nice Bluegill at Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River).

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