🐟 What fish can you catch in Knoxville?

Most commonly caught species around Knoxville , TN : Largemouth bass - 12,404 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,717 reported catches Bluegill - 2,909 reported catches Rainbow trout - 1,831 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,762 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Knoxville fishing reports?

The latest Knoxville , TN fishing reports are: @jaystallings reported a nice Largemouth bass at Melton Hill Lake (Clinch River) . @KoiKing reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lynnhurst Lake . @jaystallings reported a nice Largemouth bass at Melton Hill Lake (Clinch River) . @jaystallings reported a nice Yellow perch at Melton Hill Lake (Clinch River) . @copper_john reported a nice Largemouth bass at Whiteoak Lake (Clinch River) . .

Fishing in Knoxville, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Knoxville, Tennessee?

Anglers in Knoxville , TN recommend these top fishing spots: Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River) , Melton Hill Lake (Clinch River) , Clinch River , Holston River , French Broad River (East) .

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

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Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Knoxville

Latest Knoxville fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Melton Hill Lake (Clinch River)

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Lynnhurst Lake

15 in · 1 lb 3 oz

Largemouth bass

Melton Hill Lake (Clinch River)

length · weight

Yellow perch

Melton Hill Lake (Clinch River)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Whiteoak Lake (Clinch River)

length · weight

Channel catfish

Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Victor Ashe Park

length · weight

Yellow perch

Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Norris Lake (Clinch River)

12 in · 1 lb

Bluegill

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Knoxville

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.

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FAQ about Knoxville fishing

Anglers in Knoxville, TN recommend these top fishing spots: Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River), Melton Hill Lake (Clinch River), Clinch River, Holston River, and French Broad River (East).

Most commonly caught species around Knoxville, TN:

Largemouth bass - 12,404 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,717 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,909 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 1,831 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,762 reported catches

The latest Knoxville, TN fishing reports are:

@jaystallings reported a nice Largemouth bass at Melton Hill Lake (Clinch River).
@KoiKing reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lynnhurst Lake.
@jaystallings reported a nice Largemouth bass at Melton Hill Lake (Clinch River).
@jaystallings reported a nice Yellow perch at Melton Hill Lake (Clinch River).
@copper_john reported a nice Largemouth bass at Whiteoak Lake (Clinch River).

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