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Fishing regulations at Jones Bend Lake, TN
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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 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
Aggregate
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.
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FAQ about Jones Bend Lake fishing
- Largemouth bass - 5 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluegill - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Spotted bass - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- @weatherford reported a nice Chain pickerel.
- @colrwilld reported a nice Northern pike.
- @Klayyer20 reported a nice Bluegill.
- @Klayyer20 reported a nice Chain pickerel.
- @Klayyer20 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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