🐟 What fish can you catch in Elizabethton?

Most commonly caught species around Elizabethton , TN : Rainbow trout - 3,141 reported catches Largemouth bass - 3,033 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,301 reported catches Brown trout - 1,268 reported catches Bluegill - 1,267 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Elizabethton fishing reports?

The latest Elizabethton , TN fishing reports are: @bkblevins reported a nice Green sunfish at Fort Patrick Henry Lake (South Fork Holston River) . @bkblevins reported a nice Green sunfish at Fort Patrick Henry Lake (South Fork Holston River) . @Hooked_On_Appalachia reported a nice Smallmouth bass . @Hooked_On_Appalachia reported a nice Smallmouth bass . @Hooked_On_Appalachia reported a nice Smallmouth bass . .

Fishing in Elizabethton, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Elizabethton, Tennessee?

Anglers in Elizabethton , TN recommend these top fishing spots: South Fork Holston River , Boone Lake (South Fork Holston River) , Watauga River , South Holston Lake , Watauga Lake .

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

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Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Elizabethton

Latest Elizabethton fishing reports

Green sunfish

Fort Patrick Henry Lake (South Fork Holston River)

length · weight

Green sunfish

Fort Patrick Henry Lake (South Fork Holston River)

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

length · weight

Warpaint shiner

Roan Creek

length · weight

Bluegill

Buckeye Creek Recreation Area

4 in · 2 oz

Common carp

Boone Lake (South Fork Holston River)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Boone Lake (South Fork Holston River)

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Elizabethton

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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 Rainbow trout as of June 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Rainbow trout

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Aggregate

A supplemental trout license is generally required to fish for trout in Tennessee. Visit Go Outdoors Tennessee to view all license requirements.

No minimum size limit. Aggregate bag limit includes all trout species combined (Rainbow, Brook, Brown, Cutthroat, and Lake). Only 2 trout may be Lake Trout.

Several waters have exceptions to these statewide limits. Refer to TWRA for a full list of exceptions to statewide limits.

Excellent

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Regulations for

36°20′12.1″N 82°14′12.8″W

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FAQ about Elizabethton fishing

Anglers in Elizabethton, TN recommend these top fishing spots: South Fork Holston River, Boone Lake (South Fork Holston River), Watauga River, South Holston Lake, and Watauga Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Elizabethton, TN:

Rainbow trout - 3,141 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 3,033 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,301 reported catches
Brown trout - 1,268 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,267 reported catches

The latest Elizabethton, TN fishing reports are:

@bkblevins reported a nice Green sunfish at Fort Patrick Henry Lake (South Fork Holston River).
@bkblevins reported a nice Green sunfish at Fort Patrick Henry Lake (South Fork Holston River).
@Hooked_On_Appalachia reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
@Hooked_On_Appalachia reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
@Hooked_On_Appalachia reported a nice Smallmouth bass.

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