🐟 What fish can you catch in Madisonville?

Most commonly caught species around Madisonville , TN : Largemouth bass - 8,049 reported catches Bluegill - 1,748 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,183 reported catches Blue catfish - 1,177 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,065 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Madisonville fishing reports?

The latest Madisonville , TN fishing reports are: @smendi777 reported a nice Common carp at Madisonville Lake . @petehedger reported a nice Flathead catfish at Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River) . @sorenstrom reported a nice Rainbow trout . @sorenstrom reported a nice Rainbow trout . @Main_filipino reported a nice Largemouth bass at Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River) . .

Fishing in Madisonville, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Madisonville, Tennessee?

Anglers in Madisonville , TN recommend these top fishing spots: Tellico Reservoir (Tennessee River) , Baker Creek , Madisonville Lake , Tellico River , North Mouse Creek .

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

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Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Madisonville

Latest Madisonville fishing reports

Common carp

Madisonville Lake

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Flathead catfish

Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River)

30 in · 12 lb

Rainbow trout

length · weight

Rainbow trout

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Largemouth bass

Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

10 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

19 in · 4 lb

Largemouth bass

Watts Bar Lake (Tennessee River)

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Fishing regulations in Madisonville

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

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Open

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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°31′23.5″N 84°21′46.8″W

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FAQ about Madisonville fishing

Anglers in Madisonville, TN recommend these top fishing spots: Tellico Reservoir (Tennessee River), Baker Creek, Madisonville Lake, Tellico River, and North Mouse Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Madisonville, TN:

Largemouth bass - 8,049 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,748 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,183 reported catches
Blue catfish - 1,177 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,065 reported catches

The latest Madisonville, TN fishing reports are:

@smendi777 reported a nice Common carp at Madisonville Lake.
@petehedger reported a nice Flathead catfish at Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River).
@sorenstrom reported a nice Rainbow trout.
@sorenstrom reported a nice Rainbow trout.
@Main_filipino reported a nice Largemouth bass at Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River).

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