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Fishing regulations at AEDC Retention Reservoir, 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 Channel catfish as of May 3rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Memorable
Measurement
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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FAQ about AEDC Retention Reservoir fishing
- Channel catfish - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Striped bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @mikeslatton reported a nice Striped bass.
- @mikeslatton reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @jwrisner1363 reported a nice Blue catfish.
- @rsmith7005 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @gwatts234 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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