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 fish can you catch in Petersburg?

Most commonly caught species around Petersburg , TN : Largemouth bass - 2,142 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 670 reported catches Bluegill - 432 reported catches Spotted bass - 413 reported catches Channel catfish - 335 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Petersburg fishing reports?

The latest Petersburg , TN fishing reports are: @tylerpugh9316 reported a nice Yellow bass at Rowland Creek . @tylerpugh9316 reported a nice Black crappie at Rowland Creek . @tylerpugh9316 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Rowland Creek . @tylerpugh9316 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Rowland 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

Ovoca Lake

length · weight

Yellow bass

Rowland Creek

12 in · 1 lb

Black crappie

Rowland Creek

12 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Rowland Creek

15 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Rowland Creek

17 in · 2 lb 5 oz

Largemouth bass

Ovoca Lake

length · weight

Redear sunfish

Ovoca Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Dry Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Rowland Creek

17 in · 2 lb 6 oz

Largemouth bass

Lewisburg Reservoir

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 June 19th, 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

35°19′2.3″N 86°38′26.5″W

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FAQ about Petersburg fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Petersburg, Tennessee?

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

🐟 What fish can you catch in Petersburg?

Most commonly caught species around Petersburg, TN:

Largemouth bass - 2,142 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 670 reported catches
Bluegill - 432 reported catches
Spotted bass - 413 reported catches
Channel catfish - 335 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Petersburg fishing reports?

The latest Petersburg, TN fishing reports are:

@tylerpugh9316 reported a nice Yellow bass at Rowland Creek.
@tylerpugh9316 reported a nice Black crappie at Rowland Creek.
@tylerpugh9316 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Rowland Creek.
@tylerpugh9316 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Rowland Creek.

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

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