🐟 What fish can you catch in South Pittsburg?

Most commonly caught species around South Pittsburg , TN : Largemouth bass - 3,759 reported catches Bluegill - 685 reported catches Channel catfish - 537 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 517 reported catches Blue catfish - 504 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest South Pittsburg fishing reports?

The latest South Pittsburg , TN fishing reports are: @tracy4328 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Nickajack Lake (Tennessee River) . @tylerpugh9316 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Woods Reservoir (Elk River) . @Str8slayem reported a nice Redbreast sunfish . @Str8slayem reported a nice Redeye bass . @Str8slayem reported a nice Redeye bass . .

Fishing in South Pittsburg, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in South Pittsburg, Tennessee?

Anglers in South Pittsburg , TN recommend these top fishing spots: Tennessee River , Guntersville Lake , Nickajack Lake (Tennessee River) , Rankin Cove (Nickajack Lake) , Bennett Lake (Tennessee River) .

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

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Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in South Pittsburg

Latest South Pittsburg fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Nickajack Lake (Tennessee River)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Woods Reservoir (Elk River)

13 in · 1 lb

Redbreast sunfish

length · weight

Redeye bass

length · weight

Redeye bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Shoal Creek

38 in · 22 lb 2 oz

Spotted bass

Lake Junior

length · weight

Rock bass

Tennessee River

length · weight

Spotted bass

Lake Junior

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Tennessee River

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in South Pittsburg

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

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Aggregate

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

35°00′40″N 85°43′5.9″W

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FAQ about South Pittsburg fishing

Anglers in South Pittsburg, TN recommend these top fishing spots: Tennessee River, Guntersville Lake, Nickajack Lake (Tennessee River), Rankin Cove (Nickajack Lake), and Bennett Lake (Tennessee River).

Most commonly caught species around South Pittsburg, TN:

Largemouth bass - 3,759 reported catches
Bluegill - 685 reported catches
Channel catfish - 537 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 517 reported catches
Blue catfish - 504 reported catches

The latest South Pittsburg, TN fishing reports are:

@tracy4328 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Nickajack Lake (Tennessee River).
@tylerpugh9316 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Woods Reservoir (Elk River).
@Str8slayem reported a nice Redbreast sunfish.
@Str8slayem reported a nice Redeye bass.
@Str8slayem reported a nice Redeye bass.

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