🐟 What fish can you catch in Gainesboro?

Most commonly caught species around Gainesboro , TN : Largemouth bass - 2,098 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,109 reported catches Rainbow trout - 484 reported catches Bluegill - 479 reported catches Spotted bass - 322 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Gainesboro fishing reports?

The latest Gainesboro , TN fishing reports are: @jamesscheidler reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Center Hill Lake (Caney Fork River) . @jamesscheidler reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Center Hill Lake (Caney Fork River) . @jamesscheidler reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Center Hill Lake (Caney Fork River) . @fieldbrady reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cane Creek Lake . @fieldbrady reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cane Creek Lake . .

Fishing in Gainesboro, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Gainesboro, Tennessee?

Anglers in Gainesboro , TN recommend these top fishing spots: Cumberland River (TN) , Dale Hollow Lake (Obey River, TN) , Cordell Hull Lake (Cumberland River) , Defeated Creek , Obey River .

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

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Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Gainesboro

Latest Gainesboro fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Center Hill Lake (Caney Fork River)

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Smallmouth bass

Center Hill Lake (Caney Fork River)

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Center Hill Lake (Caney Fork River)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Cane Creek Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Cane Creek Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Cane Creek Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Cane Creek Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Cane Creek Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Cane Creek Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Cane Creek Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Gainesboro

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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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36°21′42.1″N 85°38′58.6″W

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FAQ about Gainesboro fishing

Anglers in Gainesboro, TN recommend these top fishing spots: Cumberland River (TN), Dale Hollow Lake (Obey River, TN), Cordell Hull Lake (Cumberland River), Defeated Creek, and Obey River.

Most commonly caught species around Gainesboro, TN:

Largemouth bass - 2,098 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,109 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 484 reported catches
Bluegill - 479 reported catches
Spotted bass - 322 reported catches

The latest Gainesboro, TN fishing reports are:

@jamesscheidler reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Center Hill Lake (Caney Fork River).
@jamesscheidler reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Center Hill Lake (Caney Fork River).
@jamesscheidler reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Center Hill Lake (Caney Fork River).
@fieldbrady reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cane Creek Lake.
@fieldbrady reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cane Creek Lake.

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