🐟 What fish can you catch in Petersburg?

Most commonly caught species around Petersburg , TN : Largemouth bass - 2,049 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 655 reported catches Bluegill - 409 reported catches Spotted bass - 402 reported catches Channel catfish - 321 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Petersburg fishing reports?

The latest Petersburg , TN fishing reports are: @hunter-golden reported a nice Channel catfish at Lincoln Lake . @hwright12 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lincoln Lake . @tylerpugh9316 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Normandy Reservoir (Duck River) . @hunter-golden reported a nice Bluegill at Lincoln Lake . @hunter-golden reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lincoln Lake . .

Fishing in Petersburg, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Petersburg, Tennessee?

Anglers in Petersburg , TN recommend these top fishing spots: Duck River , Elk River , Lewisburg Reservoir , Sugar Creek , Big Rock Creek .

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

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Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Petersburg

Latest Petersburg fishing reports

Channel catfish

Lincoln Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lincoln Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Normandy Reservoir (Duck River)

23 in · 7 lb

Bluegill

Lincoln Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lincoln Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lincoln Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Tims Ford Lake (Elk River)

23 in · 5 lb

Largemouth bass

Lewisburg Reservoir

length · weight

Redear sunfish

Ovoca Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Ovoca Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Petersburg

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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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°19′2.3″N 86°38′26.5″W

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FAQ about Petersburg fishing

Anglers in Petersburg, TN recommend these top fishing spots: Duck River, Elk River, Lewisburg Reservoir, Sugar Creek, and Big Rock Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Petersburg, TN:

Largemouth bass - 2,049 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 655 reported catches
Bluegill - 409 reported catches
Spotted bass - 402 reported catches
Channel catfish - 321 reported catches

The latest Petersburg, TN fishing reports are:

@hunter-golden reported a nice Channel catfish at Lincoln Lake.
@hwright12 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lincoln Lake.
@tylerpugh9316 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Normandy Reservoir (Duck River).
@hunter-golden reported a nice Bluegill at Lincoln Lake.
@hunter-golden reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lincoln Lake.

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