Fishing in Harrogate, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Harrogate, Tennessee?

Anglers in Harrogate , TN recommend these top fishing spots: Norris Lake (Clinch River) , Clinch River , Cumberland River (KY) , Powell River , Martins Fork Cumberland River .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Harrogate?

Most commonly caught species around Harrogate , TN : Largemouth bass - 2,190 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,222 reported catches Channel catfish - 446 reported catches Bluegill - 446 reported catches Spotted bass - 313 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Harrogate fishing reports?

The latest Harrogate , TN fishing reports are: @rockymoran reported a nice Brown bullhead at Cherokee Lake (Holston River) . @cullen-patti reported a nice Largemouth bass at Norris Lake (Clinch River) . @jasmynethomas reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Powell River . @jasmynethomas reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Powell River . @reedr reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cherokee Lake (Holston River) . .

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

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Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Harrogate

Latest Harrogate fishing reports

Brown bullhead

Cherokee Lake (Holston River)

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Largemouth bass

Norris Lake (Clinch River)

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Smallmouth bass

Powell River

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Smallmouth bass

Powell River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Cherokee Lake (Holston River)

14 in · 2 lb

Striped bass

Cherokee Lake (Holston River)

17 in · 3 lb

Black crappie

Cherokee Lake (Holston River)

length · weight

White bass

Cherokee Lake (Holston River)

length · weight

White bass

Cherokee Lake (Holston River)

length · weight

White bass

Cherokee Lake (Holston River)

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Fishing regulations in Harrogate

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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 June 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

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Aggregate

Restrictions & requirements

Required licenses

Purchase your Tennessee fishing license on the Go Outdoors Tennessee website.

Additional information

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.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

36°34′30.7″N 83°38′46.3″W

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FAQ about Harrogate fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Harrogate, Tennessee?

Anglers in Harrogate, TN recommend these top fishing spots: Norris Lake (Clinch River), Clinch River, Cumberland River (KY), Powell River, and Martins Fork Cumberland River.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Harrogate?

Most commonly caught species around Harrogate, TN:

Largemouth bass - 2,190 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,222 reported catches
Channel catfish - 446 reported catches
Bluegill - 446 reported catches
Spotted bass - 313 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Harrogate fishing reports?

The latest Harrogate, TN fishing reports are:

@rockymoran reported a nice Brown bullhead at Cherokee Lake (Holston River).
@cullen-patti reported a nice Largemouth bass at Norris Lake (Clinch River).
@jasmynethomas reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Powell River.
@jasmynethomas reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Powell River.
@reedr reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cherokee Lake (Holston River).

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Harrogate?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Harrogate, TN. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: