Top fish species at Duncan Lake

White crappie
White crappie
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General info

Duncan Lake is a lake located in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States. It is most popular for fishing White crappie.

Location

35°16′21.9″N 86°04′45″W
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Fishing regulations at Duncan Lake, 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
White crappie

White crappie

Regulation boundaryTennessee State Waters
Bag limit15

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size10" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Aggregate limit15

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Restrictions & requirements

Gigging

Harvest by gigging prohibited.

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Spears

Harvest of this species by "spearing" is prohibited. Spearing includes the catching or taking of a fish by bow hunting, gigging, spearfishing, or by any device used to capture a fish by piercing the body.

Bow Fishing

Harvest of this species by bow fishing is prohibited.

TN Hook Restriction

Anglers in Tennessee are restricted to a maximum of 3 hooks per rod, pole, or hand-held line. Single, double, or treble hooks each count as one hook. The statewide hook restriction does not apply when using a sabiki rig or piscatore rig to take shad or herring.

Required licenses
Purchase your Tennessee fishing license on the Go Outdoors Tennessee website.
Additional information
Minimum size limit is 10 inches. The aggregate bag limit (15) applies to all species of crappie combined (Black Crappie & White Crappie).Several waters have exceptions to these statewide limits. Refer to TWRA for a full list of exceptions to statewide limits.In Region 1, the aggregate bag limit is 30 and there is no minimum size limit, unless otherwise noted for specific waters.
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Pomoxis annularis
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Cities nearby

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5.9 miles away

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10.4 miles away

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11.4 miles away

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11.7 miles away

Pelham

12.5 miles away

Monteagle

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Manchester

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Lynchburg

15.8 miles away

Sherwood

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Huntland

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Flintville

24.0 miles away

Morrison

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Hytop

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Shelbyville

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Bell Buckle

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South Pittsburg

27.2 miles away

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Bridgeport

30.0 miles away

New Market

32.8 miles away

Skyline

32.8 miles away

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FAQ about Duncan Lake fishing

📍 Where is Duncan Lake located?
Duncan Lake is a lake located in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States. Its coordinates are:
35°16′21.9″N 86°04′45″W
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🎣 Where on Duncan Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Duncan Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Duncan Lake?
The most common species in Duncan Lake are:
📢 What are the latest Duncan Lake fishing reports?
The latest Duncan Lake fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Duncan Lake?

Fishing in Tennessee requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual and short-term, available online or at authorized retailers.

In Tennessee, no fishing license is required for anglers under 13 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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