🐟 What fish can you catch in Elgin?

Most commonly caught species around Elgin , TN : Largemouth bass - 1,549 reported catches Rainbow trout - 446 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 315 reported catches Bluegill - 256 reported catches Spotted bass - 185 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Elgin fishing reports?

The latest Elgin , TN fishing reports are: @rebeccatrammell reported a nice Redear sunfish at Laurel Creek Reservoir (McCreary Reservoir) . @BcomingaCatch reported a nice Black crappie at Pine Creek Number One Lake . @rebeccatrammell reported a nice Rainbow trout at Pine Creek Number One Lake . @rebeccatrammell reported a nice Black crappie at Pine Creek Number One Lake . @rebeccatrammell reported a nice Black crappie at Pine Creek Number One Lake . .

Fishing in Elgin, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Elgin, Tennessee?

Anglers in Elgin , TN recommend these top fishing spots: Emory River , Big South Fork Cumberland River , Pine Creek Number One Lake , Clear Fork River , Huntsville Lake .

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

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Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Elgin

Latest Elgin fishing reports

Redear sunfish

Laurel Creek Reservoir (McCreary Reservoir)

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Black crappie

Pine Creek Number One Lake

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Rainbow trout

Pine Creek Number One Lake

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Black crappie

Pine Creek Number One Lake

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Black crappie

Pine Creek Number One Lake

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Spotted bass

East Fork Obey River

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Spotted bass

East Fork Obey River

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Spotted bass

East Fork Obey River

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Spotted bass

East Fork Obey River

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Spotted bass

East Fork Obey River

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Fishing regulations in Elgin

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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36°19′42.6″N 84°36′32.8″W

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FAQ about Elgin fishing

Anglers in Elgin, TN recommend these top fishing spots: Emory River, Big South Fork Cumberland River, Pine Creek Number One Lake, Clear Fork River, and Huntsville Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Elgin, TN:

Largemouth bass - 1,549 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 446 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 315 reported catches
Bluegill - 256 reported catches
Spotted bass - 185 reported catches

The latest Elgin, TN fishing reports are:

@rebeccatrammell reported a nice Redear sunfish at Laurel Creek Reservoir (McCreary Reservoir).
@BcomingaCatch reported a nice Black crappie at Pine Creek Number One Lake.
@rebeccatrammell reported a nice Rainbow trout at Pine Creek Number One Lake.
@rebeccatrammell reported a nice Black crappie at Pine Creek Number One Lake.
@rebeccatrammell reported a nice Black crappie at Pine Creek Number One Lake.

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