🐟 What fish can you catch in Gatlinburg?

Most commonly caught species around Gatlinburg , TN : Largemouth bass - 4,208 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,789 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,386 reported catches Bluegill - 1,400 reported catches Channel catfish - 810 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Gatlinburg fishing reports?

The latest Gatlinburg , TN fishing reports are: @barretthaurilak-stuck reported a nice Channel catfish at Alcoa Duck Pond . @Puckett11 reported a nice Channel catfish at Douglas Lake . @Puckett11 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Douglas Lake . @petehedger reported a nice Flathead catfish at Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River) . @Main_filipino reported a nice Largemouth bass at Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River) . .

Fishing in Gatlinburg, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Gatlinburg, Tennessee?

Anglers in Gatlinburg , TN recommend these top fishing spots: Douglas Lake , West Prong Little Pigeon River , Little Pigeon River , Oconaluftee River , Raven Fork .

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

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Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Gatlinburg

Latest Gatlinburg fishing reports

Channel catfish

Alcoa Duck Pond

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Channel catfish

Douglas Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Douglas Lake

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Flathead catfish

Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River)

30 in · 12 lb

Largemouth bass

Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River)

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Flathead catfish

Lake Ottosee

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Freshwater drum

Douglas Lake

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Largemouth bass

Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River)

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Fishing regulations in Gatlinburg

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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35°43′30″N 83°29′37.7″W

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FAQ about Gatlinburg fishing

Anglers in Gatlinburg, TN recommend these top fishing spots: Douglas Lake, West Prong Little Pigeon River, Little Pigeon River, Oconaluftee River, and Raven Fork.

Most commonly caught species around Gatlinburg, TN:

Largemouth bass - 4,208 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,789 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,386 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,400 reported catches
Channel catfish - 810 reported catches

The latest Gatlinburg, TN fishing reports are:

@barretthaurilak-stuck reported a nice Channel catfish at Alcoa Duck Pond.
@Puckett11 reported a nice Channel catfish at Douglas Lake.
@Puckett11 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Douglas Lake.
@petehedger reported a nice Flathead catfish at Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River).
@Main_filipino reported a nice Largemouth bass at Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River).

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