🐟 What fish can you catch in Johnson City?

Most commonly caught species around Johnson City , TN : Largemouth bass - 2,843 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,594 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,305 reported catches Bluegill - 1,112 reported catches Brown trout - 1,097 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Johnson City fishing reports?

The latest Johnson City , TN fishing reports are: @goretorrent reported a nice Largemouth bass . @goretorrent reported a nice Largemouth bass . @joshuajholt reported a nice Smallmouth bass at South Fork Holston River . @Disillusioned23 reported a nice Common carp at Boone Lake (South Fork Holston River) . @andrewdavison reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

Fishing in Johnson City, TN

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

Anglers in Johnson City , TN recommend these top fishing spots: South Fork Holston River , Boone Lake (South Fork Holston River) , Watauga River , Fort Patrick Henry Lake (South Fork Holston River) , Nolichucky River .

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

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Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Johnson City

Latest Johnson City fishing reports

Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

South Fork Holston River

length · weight

Common carp

Boone Lake (South Fork Holston River)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Hybrid striped bass

Boone Lake (South Fork Holston River)

length · weight

Common carp

Boone Lake (South Fork Holston River)

length · weight

Bluegill

Fort Patrick Henry Lake (South Fork Holston River)

11 in · 1 lb

Smallmouth bass

18 in · 3 lb

Spotted bass

15 in · 1 lb 4 oz

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Fishing regulations in Johnson 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 April 23rd, 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

Regulations for

36°20′26.2″N 82°22′49.1″W

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FAQ about Johnson City fishing

Anglers in Johnson City, TN recommend these top fishing spots: South Fork Holston River, Boone Lake (South Fork Holston River), Watauga River, Fort Patrick Henry Lake (South Fork Holston River), and Nolichucky River.

Most commonly caught species around Johnson City, TN:

Largemouth bass - 2,843 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,594 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,305 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,112 reported catches
Brown trout - 1,097 reported catches

The latest Johnson City, TN fishing reports are:

@goretorrent reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@goretorrent reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@joshuajholt reported a nice Smallmouth bass at South Fork Holston River.
@Disillusioned23 reported a nice Common carp at Boone Lake (South Fork Holston River).
@andrewdavison reported a nice Largemouth bass.

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