🐟 What fish can you catch in Decatur?

Most commonly caught species around Decatur , TN : Largemouth bass - 6,665 reported catches Bluegill - 957 reported catches Blue catfish - 871 reported catches Channel catfish - 610 reported catches Spotted bass - 567 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Decatur fishing reports?

The latest Decatur , TN fishing reports are: @trenton.gibson reported a nice Largemouth bass at Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River) . @trenton.gibson reported a nice Largemouth bass at Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River) . @brett.dunn reported a nice Largemouth bass at Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River) . @brett.dunn reported a nice Largemouth bass at Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River) . @smendi777 reported a nice Common carp at Madisonville Lake . .

Fishing in Decatur, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Decatur, Tennessee?

Anglers in Decatur , TN recommend these top fishing spots: Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River) , Richland Creek , Judd Slough , North Mouse Creek , Oostanaula Creek .

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

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Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Decatur

Latest Decatur fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River)

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Largemouth bass

Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River)

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Largemouth bass

Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River)

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Common carp

Madisonville Lake

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Largemouth bass

Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River)

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Largemouth bass

Watts Bar Lake (Tennessee River)

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Black crappie

Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River)

10 in · 1 lb

Black crappie

Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River)

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Largemouth bass

Lake Tansi

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Fishing regulations in Decatur

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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°31′44.4″N 84°47′35.9″W

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FAQ about Decatur fishing

Anglers in Decatur, TN recommend these top fishing spots: Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River), Richland Creek, Judd Slough, North Mouse Creek, and Oostanaula Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Decatur, TN:

Largemouth bass - 6,665 reported catches
Bluegill - 957 reported catches
Blue catfish - 871 reported catches
Channel catfish - 610 reported catches
Spotted bass - 567 reported catches

The latest Decatur, TN fishing reports are:

@trenton.gibson reported a nice Largemouth bass at Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River).
@trenton.gibson reported a nice Largemouth bass at Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River).
@brett.dunn reported a nice Largemouth bass at Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River).
@brett.dunn reported a nice Largemouth bass at Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River).
@smendi777 reported a nice Common carp at Madisonville Lake.

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