🐟 What fish can you catch in Iron City?

Most commonly caught species around Iron City , TN : Largemouth bass - 2,596 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 965 reported catches Spotted bass - 534 reported catches Blue catfish - 471 reported catches White bass - 401 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Iron City fishing reports?

The latest Iron City , TN fishing reports are: @tslbrando reported a nice Sauger at Pickwick Lake (Tennessee River) . @Rinky_Dinkerz reported a nice Channel catfish at Wheeler Reservoir . @robertpierce7965 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Shoal Creek . @Rinky_Dinkerz reported a nice Channel catfish at Wheeler Reservoir . @william2577 reported a nice Flathead catfish at Pickwick Lake (Tennessee River) . .

Fishing in Iron City, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Iron City, Tennessee?

Anglers in Iron City , TN recommend these top fishing spots: Wheeler Lake , Wilson Lake , Shoal Creek , Cypress Creek , Burtwell Spring .

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

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Q: What's the biggest Spotted bass caught in Iron City?

The biggest Spotted bass (by length) reported in Iron City , TN was a 6 ft / 1.7 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @graysoncooke at Pickwick Lake (Tennessee River) on April 30, 2022 .

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Top fish species in Iron City

Latest Iron City fishing reports

Sauger

Pickwick Lake (Tennessee River)

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Channel catfish

Wheeler Reservoir

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Smallmouth bass

Shoal Creek

length · weight

Channel catfish

Wheeler Reservoir

length · weight

Flathead catfish

Pickwick Lake (Tennessee River)

length · weight

Flathead catfish

Pickwick Lake (Tennessee River)

length · weight

Flathead catfish

Wheeler Reservoir

length · weight

Longear sunfish

Cypress Creek

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Pickwick Lake (Tennessee River)

length · weight

Freshwater drum

Wilson Lake

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Fishing regulations in Iron City

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 May 6th, 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°01′21.7″N 87°35′7.8″W

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FAQ about Iron City fishing

Anglers in Iron City, TN recommend these top fishing spots: Wheeler Lake, Wilson Lake, Shoal Creek, Cypress Creek, and Burtwell Spring.

Most commonly caught species around Iron City, TN:

Largemouth bass - 2,596 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 965 reported catches
Spotted bass - 534 reported catches
Blue catfish - 471 reported catches
White bass - 401 reported catches

The latest Iron City, TN fishing reports are:

@tslbrando reported a nice Sauger at Pickwick Lake (Tennessee River).
@Rinky_Dinkerz reported a nice Channel catfish at Wheeler Reservoir.
@robertpierce7965 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Shoal Creek.
@Rinky_Dinkerz reported a nice Channel catfish at Wheeler Reservoir.
@william2577 reported a nice Flathead catfish at Pickwick Lake (Tennessee River).

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Iron City, 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:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Iron City, TN was a 12 ft / 2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @stewrtlamb at Pickwick Lake (Tennessee River) on May 4, 2015.

The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Iron City, TN was a 3 ft / 5.4 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @tray7066 at Spring Creek on June 17, 2018.