Fishing in Obion, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Obion, Tennessee?

Anglers in Obion , TN recommend these top fishing spots: Reading House Slough , Obion River , Rutherford Fork Obion River , Running Reelfoot Bayou , Reelfoot Pond .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Obion?

Most commonly caught species around Obion , TN : Largemouth bass - 861 reported catches Bluegill - 239 reported catches Channel catfish - 129 reported catches White crappie - 122 reported catches Freshwater drum - 60 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Obion fishing reports?

The latest Obion , TN fishing reports are: @hunterpayne2666 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Martin Recreational Complex . @andrewarnold reported a nice Striped shiner at South Fork Obion River . .

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

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Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Obion

Latest Obion fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

Martin Recreational Complex

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Striped shiner

South Fork Obion River

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Longear sunfish

South Fork Obion River

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Channel catfish

South Fork Obion River

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Bluegill

Gibson County Lake

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Largemouth bass

Pioneer Lake Number Five

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Blue catfish

Gibson County Lake

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Fishing regulations in Obion

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 June 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

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Aggregate

Restrictions & requirements

Required licenses

Purchase your Tennessee fishing license on the Go Outdoors Tennessee website.

Additional information

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.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

36°15′52.9″N 89°11′41.3″W

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FAQ about Obion fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Obion, Tennessee?

Anglers in Obion, TN recommend these top fishing spots: Reading House Slough, Obion River, Rutherford Fork Obion River, Running Reelfoot Bayou, and Reelfoot Pond.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Obion?

Most commonly caught species around Obion, TN:

Largemouth bass - 861 reported catches
Bluegill - 239 reported catches
Channel catfish - 129 reported catches
White crappie - 122 reported catches
Freshwater drum - 60 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Obion fishing reports?

The latest Obion, TN fishing reports are:

@hunterpayne2666 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Martin Recreational Complex.
@andrewarnold reported a nice Striped shiner at South Fork Obion River.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Obion?

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