🐟 What fish can you catch in Tazewell?

Most commonly caught species around Tazewell , TN : Largemouth bass - 2,451 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,352 reported catches Bluegill - 494 reported catches Channel catfish - 433 reported catches Spotted bass - 313 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Tazewell fishing reports?

The latest Tazewell , TN fishing reports are: @NotJoshing reported a nice Largemouth bass . @emmamiller3703 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Norris Lake (Clinch River) . @jordan-hellers reported a nice Channel catfish at German Creek . @brogan.mace reported a nice Rainbow trout at Indian Creek . @brogan.mace reported a nice Rainbow trout at Indian Creek . .

Fishing in Tazewell, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Tazewell, Tennessee?

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

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

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Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Tazewell

Latest Tazewell fishing reports

Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

Norris Lake (Clinch River)

length · weight

Channel catfish

German Creek

15 in · 2 lb

Rainbow trout

Indian Creek

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Indian Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Quarry Branch

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Norris Lake (Clinch River)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Norris Lake (Clinch River)

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Norris Lake (Clinch River)

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Tazewell

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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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

36°27′45″N 83°34′0.8″W

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FAQ about Tazewell fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around Tazewell, TN:

Largemouth bass - 2,451 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,352 reported catches
Bluegill - 494 reported catches
Channel catfish - 433 reported catches
Spotted bass - 313 reported catches

The latest Tazewell, TN fishing reports are:

@NotJoshing reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@emmamiller3703 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Norris Lake (Clinch River).
@jordan-hellers reported a nice Channel catfish at German Creek.
@brogan.mace reported a nice Rainbow trout at Indian Creek.
@brogan.mace reported a nice Rainbow trout at Indian Creek.

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