Norris Lake (Clinch River)
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Fishing regulations at Norris Lake (Clinch 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 Largemouth bass as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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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.
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FAQ about Norris Lake (Clinch River) fishing
- Largemouth bass - 470 members reported to have caught this fish
- Smallmouth bass - 383 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluegill - 113 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Grahamshewmake reported a nice Spotted bass.
- @Grahamshewmake reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @ELCOUTDOORS reported a nice Bluegill.
- @emmamiller29 reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @Gatorzillaa reported a nice Rainbow trout.
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