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French Broad River (East)

Tennessee, United States

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French Broad River (East) fishing reports

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Smallmouth bass

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Channel catfish

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Lake sturgeon

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White bass

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General info

French Broad River (East) is a stream located in Sevier County, Tennessee, United States. It is also intersecting with Madison County, North Carolina and Cocke County, Tennessee. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, and White bass.

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35Β°56β€²47β€³N 83Β°33β€²2.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at French Broad River (East), 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 May 14, 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 French Broad River (East) fishing

the French Broad River (East) is a stream located in Sevier County, Tennessee, United States. It is also intersecting with Madison County, North Carolina and Cocke County, Tennessee. Its coordinates are:
35Β°56β€²47β€³N 83Β°33β€²2.2β€³W
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