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Dodson Creek

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Tennessee, United States

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Channel catfish

16 in · 1 lb 4 oz

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10 in · 3 lb

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Channel catfish

15 in · 2 lb

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Blue catfish

35 in · 11 lb

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White bass

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White bass

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General info

Dodson Creek is a stream located in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, White bass, and Longnose gar.

Location

36°21′59.9″N 82°59′28.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Dodson Creek, TN

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 Channel catfish as of April 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

Memorable

1 > 34

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Purchase your Tennessee fishing license on the Go Outdoors Tennessee website.

Only one catfish over 34 inches may be harvested per day. This aggregate trophy limit includes Channel, Blue and Flathead Catfish. No harvest limit on catfish less than 34 inches.

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

Ictalurus punctatus

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36°21′59.9″N 82°59′28.9″W
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the Dodson Creek is a stream located in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States. Its coordinates are:
36°21′59.9″N 82°59′28.9″W
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