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Fishing in Townsend, TN

Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Townsend

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish

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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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Flathead catfish

Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River)

30 in · 12 lb

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Largemouth bass

Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River)

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Largemouth bass

Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River)

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Largemouth bass

Fort Loudoun Lake (Tennessee River)

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Largemouth bass

10 in · 1 lb

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About Townsend fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Townsend, Tennessee. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 8,241 catches for Largemouth bass, 3,016 catches for Smallmouth bass, and 2,496 catches for Rainbow trout.

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Fishing regulations in Townsend

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.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Aggregate

5
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.

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

35°40′34.7″N 83°45′10.4″W
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FAQ about Townsend fishing

Anglers in Townsend, TN recommend these top fishing spots: Little River, Pistol Creek, Greenbelt Lake, Middle Prong Little River, and Abrams Creek.
Most commonly caught species around Townsend, TN:
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