🐟 What fish can you catch in Smithville?

Most commonly caught species around Smithville , TN : Largemouth bass - 2,095 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,053 reported catches Bluegill - 584 reported catches Spotted bass - 388 reported catches Rock bass - 330 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Smithville fishing reports?

The latest Smithville , TN fishing reports are: @jamesscheidler reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Center Hill Lake (Caney Fork River) . @jamesscheidler reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Center Hill Lake (Caney Fork River) . @jamesscheidler reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Center Hill Lake (Caney Fork River) . @fieldbrady reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cane Creek Lake . @fieldbrady reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cane Creek Lake . .

Fishing in Smithville, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Smithville, Tennessee?

Anglers in Smithville , TN recommend these top fishing spots: Center Hill Lake (Caney Fork River) , Caney Fork River , East Fork Stones River , Collins River , Cane Creek .

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

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Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Smithville

Latest Smithville fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Center Hill Lake (Caney Fork River)

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Smallmouth bass

Center Hill Lake (Caney Fork River)

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Center Hill Lake (Caney Fork River)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Cane Creek Lake

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Largemouth bass

Cane Creek Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Cane Creek Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Cane Creek Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Cane Creek Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Cane Creek Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Cane Creek Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Smithville

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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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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35°57′30.2″N 85°49′16″W

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FAQ about Smithville fishing

Anglers in Smithville, TN recommend these top fishing spots: Center Hill Lake (Caney Fork River), Caney Fork River, East Fork Stones River, Collins River, and Cane Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Smithville, TN:

Largemouth bass - 2,095 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,053 reported catches
Bluegill - 584 reported catches
Spotted bass - 388 reported catches
Rock bass - 330 reported catches

The latest Smithville, TN fishing reports are:

@jamesscheidler reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Center Hill Lake (Caney Fork River).
@jamesscheidler reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Center Hill Lake (Caney Fork River).
@jamesscheidler reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Center Hill Lake (Caney Fork River).
@fieldbrady reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cane Creek Lake.
@fieldbrady reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cane Creek Lake.

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