🐟 What fish can you catch in Unicoi?

Most commonly caught species around Unicoi , TN : Rainbow trout - 2,936 reported catches Largemouth bass - 2,816 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,112 reported catches Brown trout - 1,275 reported catches Bluegill - 988 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Unicoi fishing reports?

The latest Unicoi , TN fishing reports are: @rseaboch reported a nice Channel catfish at Pat E. Brown's Canadian Geese Pond . @WKH reported a nice Largemouth bass at Boone Lake (South Fork Holston River) . @MasterBaiter6741 reported a nice Rainbow trout . @_Logang_ reported a nice Rainbow trout at Watauga River . @MasterBaiter6741 reported a nice Smallmouth bass . .

Fishing in Unicoi, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Unicoi, Tennessee?

Anglers in Unicoi , TN recommend these top fishing spots: Boone Lake (South Fork Holston River) , Watauga River , Watauga Lake , Nolichucky River , Doe River .

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

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Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Unicoi

Latest Unicoi fishing reports

Channel catfish

Pat E. Brown's Canadian Geese Pond

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Largemouth bass

Boone Lake (South Fork Holston River)

length · weight

Rainbow trout

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Watauga River

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

length · weight

Redbreast sunfish

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

length · weight

Common carp

King College Lake

21 in · 5 lb

Smallmouth bass

length · weight

Channel catfish

Nolichucky River

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Fishing regulations in Unicoi

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 Rainbow trout as of May 27th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Rainbow trout

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Aggregate

A supplemental trout license is generally required to fish for trout in Tennessee. Visit Go Outdoors Tennessee to view all license requirements.

No minimum size limit. Aggregate bag limit includes all trout species combined (Rainbow, Brook, Brown, Cutthroat, and Lake). Only 2 trout may be Lake Trout.

Several waters have exceptions to these statewide limits. Refer to TWRA for a full list of exceptions to statewide limits.

Excellent

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Regulations for

36°13′18.1″N 82°19′45.1″W

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FAQ about Unicoi fishing

Anglers in Unicoi, TN recommend these top fishing spots: Boone Lake (South Fork Holston River), Watauga River, Watauga Lake, Nolichucky River, and Doe River.

Most commonly caught species around Unicoi, TN:

Rainbow trout - 2,936 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 2,816 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,112 reported catches
Brown trout - 1,275 reported catches
Bluegill - 988 reported catches

The latest Unicoi, TN fishing reports are:

@rseaboch reported a nice Channel catfish at Pat E. Brown's Canadian Geese Pond.
@WKH reported a nice Largemouth bass at Boone Lake (South Fork Holston River).
@MasterBaiter6741 reported a nice Rainbow trout.
@_Logang_ reported a nice Rainbow trout at Watauga River.
@MasterBaiter6741 reported a nice Smallmouth bass.

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