Top fish species at Morrell Creek

Brown trout
Brown trout
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General info

Morrell Creek is a stream located in Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States. It is most popular for fishing Brown trout.

Location

36°29′6.1″N 82°07′28.5″W
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When are Brown trout biting on Morrell Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Morrell 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Brown trout

Brown trout

Regulation boundaryTennessee State Waters
Bag limit7

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.

Aggregate limit7

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
A supplemental trout license is generally required to fish for trout in Tennessee. Visit Go Outdoors Tennessee to view all license requirements.
Additional information
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.
Edibility
Excellent
Synonyms
Salmo trutta
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17.4 miles away

Oak Grove

17.5 miles away

Abingdon

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Mountain City

17.8 miles away

Mendota

18.5 miles away

Roan Mountain

20.8 miles away

Damascus

21.2 miles away

Unicoi

21.5 miles away

Hiltons

22.4 miles away

Beech Mountain

23.1 miles away

Kingsport

23.5 miles away

Cove Creek

23.9 miles away

Elk Park

24.0 miles away

Embreeville

27.9 miles away

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28.2 miles away

Telford

28.5 miles away

Banner Hill

30.0 miles away

Bakersville

32.5 miles away

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FAQ about Morrell Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Morrell Creek located?
the Morrell Creek is a stream located in Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States. Its coordinates are:
36°29′6.1″N 82°07′28.5″W
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🎣 Where on the Morrell Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Morrell Creek 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 the Morrell Creek?
The most common species in the Morrell Creek are:
  • Brown trout - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Morrell Creek fishing reports?
The latest Morrell Creek fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Morrell Creek?

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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