Fishing in Shelbyville, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Shelbyville, Tennessee?

Anglers in Shelbyville , TN recommend these top fishing spots: West Fork Stones River , Duck River , Normandy Reservoir (Duck River) , Middle Fork Stones River , Bedford Lake .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Shelbyville?

Most commonly caught species around Shelbyville , TN : Largemouth bass - 4,630 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,356 reported catches Rock bass - 1,189 reported catches Bluegill - 815 reported catches Spotted bass - 713 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Shelbyville fishing reports?

The latest Shelbyville , TN fishing reports are: @hayden.squires reported a nice Smallmouth bass at East Fork Stones River . @tylerpugh9316 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Rowland Creek . @eliandrob reported a nice Largemouth bass at East Fork Stones River . .

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

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Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Shelbyville

Latest Shelbyville fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

East Fork Stones River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Rowland Creek

16 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

East Fork Stones River

length · weight

Rock bass

Rock Creek

length · weight

Rock bass

4 in · 2 oz

Striped shiner

6 in · 3 oz

Largemouth bass

Rutherford Creek

length · weight

Rock bass

Rutherford Creek

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Shelbyville

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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 June 13th, 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°29′55.3″N 86°27′5.8″W

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FAQ about Shelbyville fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Shelbyville, Tennessee?

Anglers in Shelbyville, TN recommend these top fishing spots: West Fork Stones River, Duck River, Normandy Reservoir (Duck River), Middle Fork Stones River, and Bedford Lake.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Shelbyville?

Most commonly caught species around Shelbyville, TN:

Largemouth bass - 4,630 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,356 reported catches
Rock bass - 1,189 reported catches
Bluegill - 815 reported catches
Spotted bass - 713 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Shelbyville fishing reports?

The latest Shelbyville, TN fishing reports are:

@hayden.squires reported a nice Smallmouth bass at East Fork Stones River.
@tylerpugh9316 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Rowland Creek.
@eliandrob reported a nice Largemouth bass at East Fork Stones River.

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

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