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Rainbow trout

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Largemouth bass

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Brown trout

12 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

24 in · 15 lb

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Smallmouth bass

20 in · 4 lb

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General info

South Fork Holston River is a stream located in Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States. It is most popular for fishing Brown trout, Rainbow trout, and Smallmouth bass.

Location

36°31′28.8″N 82°32′47.8″W
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When are Brown trout biting on South Fork Holston River?

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Fishing regulations at South Fork Holston River, 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Brown trout as of May 5th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Brown trout

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

7

Aggregate

7
A supplemental trout license is generally required to fish for trout in Tennessee. Visit Go Outdoors Tennessee to view all license requirements.

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.

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Salmo trutta

Regulations for

36°31′28.8″N 82°32′47.8″W
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the South Fork Holston River is a stream located in Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States. Its coordinates are:
36°31′28.8″N 82°32′47.8″W
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