Fishing in Crab Orchard, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Crab Orchard, Tennessee?

Anglers in Crab Orchard , TN recommend these top fishing spots: Watts Bar Lake (Tennessee River) , Emory River , King Creek , Sequatchie River , Byrd Lake .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Crab Orchard?

Most commonly caught species around Crab Orchard , TN : Largemouth bass - 3,581 reported catches Blue catfish - 647 reported catches Bluegill - 527 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 373 reported catches Channel catfish - 285 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Crab Orchard fishing reports?

The latest Crab Orchard , TN fishing reports are: @shumateboys reported a nice Spotted sunfish at Obed River . @dougbrown1 reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Dartmoor . @dougbrown1 reported a nice Redear sunfish at Lake Dartmoor . @corbinshumate reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Clear Creek . @corbinshumate reported a nice Rock bass at Clear Creek . .

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

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Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Crab Orchard

Latest Crab Orchard fishing reports

Spotted sunfish

Obed River

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Channel catfish

Lake Dartmoor

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Redear sunfish

Lake Dartmoor

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Smallmouth bass

Clear Creek

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Rock bass

Clear Creek

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Largemouth bass

Watts Bar Lake (Tennessee River)

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Largemouth bass

Lake Tansi

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Largemouth bass

Pearl Harbor

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Largemouth bass

Hiawawtha Lake

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Blue catfish

Whiteoak Lake (Clinch River)

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Fishing regulations in Crab Orchard

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 15th, 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°54′23.8″N 84°53′4.9″W

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FAQ about Crab Orchard fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Crab Orchard, Tennessee?

Anglers in Crab Orchard, TN recommend these top fishing spots: Watts Bar Lake (Tennessee River), Emory River, King Creek, Sequatchie River, and Byrd Lake.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Crab Orchard?

Most commonly caught species around Crab Orchard, TN:

Largemouth bass - 3,581 reported catches
Blue catfish - 647 reported catches
Bluegill - 527 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 373 reported catches
Channel catfish - 285 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Crab Orchard fishing reports?

The latest Crab Orchard, TN fishing reports are:

@shumateboys reported a nice Spotted sunfish at Obed River.
@dougbrown1 reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Dartmoor.
@dougbrown1 reported a nice Redear sunfish at Lake Dartmoor.
@corbinshumate reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Clear Creek.
@corbinshumate reported a nice Rock bass at Clear Creek.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Crab Orchard?

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