🐟 What fish can you catch in Rutledge?

Most commonly caught species around Rutledge , TN : Largemouth bass - 4,225 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,796 reported catches Bluegill - 1,240 reported catches Channel catfish - 901 reported catches Common carp - 590 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Rutledge fishing reports?

The latest Rutledge , TN fishing reports are: @NotJoshing reported a nice Largemouth bass . @Korah reported a nice Common carp at Fountain City Lake . @kolsoncovington reported a nice Largemouth bass at Fountain City Lake . @tae-boogie reported a nice Largemouth bass at Fountain City Lake . @Puckett11 reported a nice Channel catfish at Douglas Lake . .

Fishing in Rutledge, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Rutledge, Tennessee?

Anglers in Rutledge , TN recommend these top fishing spots: Norris Lake (Clinch River) , Cherokee Lake (Holston River) , Clinch River , Holston River , German Creek .

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

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Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Rutledge

Latest Rutledge fishing reports

Largemouth bass

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Common carp

Fountain City Lake

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Largemouth bass

Fountain City Lake

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Largemouth bass

Fountain City Lake

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Channel catfish

Douglas Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Douglas Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Holston River

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Smallmouth bass

Holston River

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Largemouth bass

Holston River

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White bass

Holston River

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Fishing regulations in Rutledge

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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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

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36°16′32.5″N 83°31′52″W

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FAQ about Rutledge fishing

Anglers in Rutledge, TN recommend these top fishing spots: Norris Lake (Clinch River), Cherokee Lake (Holston River), Clinch River, Holston River, and German Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Rutledge, TN:

Largemouth bass - 4,225 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,796 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,240 reported catches
Channel catfish - 901 reported catches
Common carp - 590 reported catches

The latest Rutledge, TN fishing reports are:

@NotJoshing reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Korah reported a nice Common carp at Fountain City Lake.
@kolsoncovington reported a nice Largemouth bass at Fountain City Lake.
@tae-boogie reported a nice Largemouth bass at Fountain City Lake.
@Puckett11 reported a nice Channel catfish at Douglas Lake.

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