🐟 What fish can you catch in Memphis?

Most commonly caught species around Memphis , TN : Largemouth bass - 13,446 reported catches Bluegill - 1,456 reported catches Channel catfish - 899 reported catches White crappie - 895 reported catches Spotted bass - 503 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Memphis fishing reports?

The latest Memphis , TN fishing reports are: @Zylanzish reported a nice Largemouth bass at Nashoba Park Ponds . @Zylanzish reported a nice Largemouth bass at Germantown Apartments Ponds . @mako10 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Herb Parsons Lake . @FishFish123 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Julian M. Williamson Jr. Lake . @FishFish123 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Julian M. Williamson Jr. Lake . .

Fishing in Memphis, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Memphis, Tennessee?

Anglers in Memphis , TN recommend these top fishing spots: Appling Lake , Nashoba Park Ponds , Wolf River , Hyde Lake , Mississippi River (TN) .

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

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Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Memphis

Latest Memphis fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Nashoba Park Ponds

1 in · 2 oz

Largemouth bass

Germantown Apartments Ponds

15 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Herb Parsons Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Julian M. Williamson Jr. Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Julian M. Williamson Jr. Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Julian M. Williamson Jr. Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Julian M. Williamson Jr. Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Herb Parsons Lake

21 in · 5 lb

Largemouth bass

Herb Parsons Lake

19 in · 3 lb 5 oz

Largemouth bass

Julian M. Williamson Jr. Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Memphis

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 22nd, 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

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°06′16.6″N 89°58′38.3″W

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FAQ about Memphis fishing

Anglers in Memphis, TN recommend these top fishing spots: Appling Lake, Nashoba Park Ponds, Wolf River, Hyde Lake, and Mississippi River (TN).

Most commonly caught species around Memphis, TN:

Largemouth bass - 13,446 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,456 reported catches
Channel catfish - 899 reported catches
White crappie - 895 reported catches
Spotted bass - 503 reported catches

The latest Memphis, TN fishing reports are:

@Zylanzish reported a nice Largemouth bass at Nashoba Park Ponds.
@Zylanzish reported a nice Largemouth bass at Germantown Apartments Ponds.
@mako10 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Herb Parsons Lake.
@FishFish123 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Julian M. Williamson Jr. Lake.
@FishFish123 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Julian M. Williamson Jr. Lake.

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