🐟 What fish can you catch in Hillsboro?

Most commonly caught species around Hillsboro , TN : Largemouth bass - 2,327 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 761 reported catches Bluegill - 517 reported catches Rock bass - 414 reported catches Spotted bass - 413 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Hillsboro fishing reports?

The latest Hillsboro , TN fishing reports are: @tylerpugh9316 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Woods Reservoir (Elk River) . @kelley-eli reported a nice Largemouth bass at Mountain Creek . @tylerpugh9316 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Normandy Reservoir (Duck River) . @marshalljones3572 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Tims Ford Lake (Elk River) . @rylandholder reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Barren Fork . .

Fishing in Hillsboro, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Hillsboro, Tennessee?

Anglers in Hillsboro , TN recommend these top fishing spots: Normandy Reservoir (Duck River) , Tims Ford Lake (Elk River) , Elk River , Woods Reservoir (Elk River) , Lost Creek .

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

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Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Hillsboro

Latest Hillsboro fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Woods Reservoir (Elk River)

13 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Mountain Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Normandy Reservoir (Duck River)

23 in · 7 lb

Largemouth bass

Tims Ford Lake (Elk River)

23 in · 5 lb

Smallmouth bass

Barren Fork

length · weight

Redear sunfish

Ovoca Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Ovoca Lake

length · weight

Tims Ford Lake (Elk River)

length · weight

Tims Ford Lake (Elk River)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Woods Reservoir (Elk River)

14 in · 1 lb 6 oz

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Fishing regulations in Hillsboro

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

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Aggregate

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

Regulations for

35°24′30.6″N 85°57′50″W

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FAQ about Hillsboro fishing

Anglers in Hillsboro, TN recommend these top fishing spots: Normandy Reservoir (Duck River), Tims Ford Lake (Elk River), Elk River, Woods Reservoir (Elk River), and Lost Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Hillsboro, TN:

Largemouth bass - 2,327 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 761 reported catches
Bluegill - 517 reported catches
Rock bass - 414 reported catches
Spotted bass - 413 reported catches

The latest Hillsboro, TN fishing reports are:

@tylerpugh9316 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Woods Reservoir (Elk River).
@kelley-eli reported a nice Largemouth bass at Mountain Creek.
@tylerpugh9316 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Normandy Reservoir (Duck River).
@marshalljones3572 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Tims Ford Lake (Elk River).
@rylandholder reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Barren Fork.

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