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Nickajack Lake (Tennessee River)

Tennessee, United States

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Nickajack Lake (Tennessee River) fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Nickajack Lake (Tennessee River) is a lake located in Marion County, Tennessee, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Blue catfish, and Channel catfish.

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35Β°01β€²15.3β€³N 85Β°32β€²46β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Nickajack Lake (Tennessee 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 species as of April 30, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Nickajack Lake (Tennessee River) fishing

Nickajack Lake (Tennessee River) is a lake located in Marion County, Tennessee, United States. Its coordinates are:
35Β°01β€²15.3β€³N 85Β°32β€²46β€³W
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