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Fishing regulations at Watauga River, 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 as of . To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Watauga River fishing
- Rainbow trout - 266 members reported to have caught this fish
- Brown trout - 194 members reported to have caught this fish
- Brook trout - 43 members reported to have caught this fish
- @MasterBaiter6741 reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @Disillusioned23 reported a nice Brown trout.
- @Disillusioned23 reported a nice Rainbow trout.
- @Disillusioned23 reported a nice Rainbow trout.
- @FarmPathFishingYT reported a nice Brook trout.
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