🐟 What fish can you catch in Portland?

Most commonly caught species around Portland , TN : Largemouth bass - 9,223 reported catches Bluegill - 2,407 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,711 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,003 reported catches Rock bass - 925 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Portland fishing reports?

The latest Portland , TN fishing reports are: @Globyy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River) . @Globyy reported a nice Skipjack herring at Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River) . @joshualarrea reported a nice Largemouth bass . @Duckin reported a nice Green sunfish at Drakes Creek . .

Fishing in Portland, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Portland, Tennessee?

Anglers in Portland , TN recommend these top fishing spots: Red River (Tennessee) , Station Camp Creek , Drakes Creek , Sulphur Fork Red River , Bledsoe Creek .

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

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Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Portland

Latest Portland fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River)

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Skipjack herring

Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Green sunfish

Drakes Creek

length · weight

Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River)

15 in · 4 lb

Striped shiner

Drakes Creek

length · weight

Bluegill

length · weight

Striped shiner

Drakes Creek

length · weight

Green sunfish

Drakes Creek

length · weight

Bluegill

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Portland

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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 23rd, 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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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

36°35′17.9″N 86°31′9.8″W

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FAQ about Portland fishing

Anglers in Portland, TN recommend these top fishing spots: Red River (Tennessee), Station Camp Creek, Drakes Creek, Sulphur Fork Red River, and Bledsoe Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Portland, TN:

Largemouth bass - 9,223 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,407 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,711 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,003 reported catches
Rock bass - 925 reported catches

The latest Portland, TN fishing reports are:

@Globyy reported a nice Largemouth bass at Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River).
@Globyy reported a nice Skipjack herring at Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River).
@joshualarrea reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Duckin reported a nice Green sunfish at Drakes Creek.

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