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Smallmouth bass

4 in · 1 lb

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Shorthead redhorse

16 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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Redbreast sunfish

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Longear sunfish

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Redbreast sunfish

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Rock bass

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General info

Possum Creek is a stream located in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States. It is also intersecting with Scott County, Virginia. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Redbreast sunfish, and Shorthead redhorse.

Location

36°35′5.8″N 82°46′36.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Possum 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
Smallmouth bass

Smallmouth bass

Regulation boundaryTennessee State Waters
Bag limit5

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 limit5

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
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.
Synonyms
Micropterus dolomieui
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Cities nearby

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6.6 miles away

Clinchport

6.7 miles away

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8.9 miles away

Duffield

9.4 miles away

Stickleyville

11.4 miles away

Gate City

11.7 miles away

Kingsport

13.6 miles away

Fall Branch

14.4 miles away

Rogersville

17.6 miles away

Hiltons

17.8 miles away

Baileyton

17.8 miles away

Pennington Gap

18.5 miles away

Big Stone Gap

19.2 miles away

Jonesville

20.0 miles away

Keokee

20.6 miles away

St. Charles

21.8 miles away

Oak Grove

22.3 miles away

Nickelsville

23.1 miles away

Telford

26.2 miles away

Mendota

27.6 miles away

Tacoma

27.7 miles away

Johnson City

27.8 miles away

Bluff City

29.1 miles away

Bristol

31.2 miles away

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FAQ about Possum Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Possum Creek located?
the Possum Creek is a stream located in Hawkins County, Tennessee, United States. It is also intersecting with Scott County, Virginia. Its coordinates are:
36°35′5.8″N 82°46′36.4″W
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🎣 Where on the Possum Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Possum 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 Possum Creek?
The most common species in the Possum Creek are:
📢 What are the latest Possum Creek fishing reports?
The latest Possum Creek fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Possum 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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