Chestuee Creek

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Tennessee, United States

5.0·6 catches

Logged catches

5.0

Top fish species at Chestuee Creek

Channel catfish

Common carp

Yellow bullhead

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Chestuee Creek fishing reports

Shorthead redhorse

length · weight

Largemouth bass

5 in · 5 lb

Channel catfish

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Yellow bullhead

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Common carp

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Fishing regulations at Chestuee 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.

Local laws and licenses

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Channel catfish

Regulation boundaryTennessee State Waters

Memorable / trophy limits1 > 34

The maximum number of trophy individuals legally harvested per harvester per day. A trophy is any individual of a length greater than the max size limit. Trophy individuals are included in the daily bag limit unless stated otherwise.

Restrictions & requirements

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

Only one catfish over 34 inches may be harvested per day. This aggregate trophy limit includes Channel, Blue and Flathead Catfish. No harvest limit on catfish less than 34 inches.Several waters have exceptions to these statewide limits. Refer to TWRA for a full list of exceptions to statewide limits.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Ictalurus punctatus

Season open: year-round

Common carp

Regulation boundaryTennessee State Waters

Restrictions & requirements

TN Hook Restriction

Required licenses

Purchase your Tennessee fishing license on the Go Outdoors Tennessee website.

Additional information

No minimum size limit. No bag limit.Several waters have exceptions to these statewide limits. Refer to TWRA for a full list of exceptions to statewide limits.

Edibility

Poor

Synonyms

Cyprinus carpio

Season open: year-round

Yellow bullhead

Regulation boundaryTennessee State Waters

Restrictions & requirements

TN Hook Restriction

Required licenses

Purchase your Tennessee fishing license on the Go Outdoors Tennessee website.

Additional information

No minimum size limit. No bag limit.Several waters have exceptions to these statewide limits. Refer to TWRA for a full list of exceptions to statewide limits.

Edibility

Very good

Synonyms

Ameiurus natalis

Local laws and licenses

Tennessee fishing license

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FAQ about Chestuee Creek fishing

📍 Where is the Chestuee Creek located?

the Chestuee Creek is a stream located in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States. It is also intersecting with Monroe County, Tennessee. Its coordinates are:

35°21′36.9″N 84°34′48.4″W

🎣 Where on the Chestuee Creek is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on the Chestuee 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 Chestuee Creek?

The most common species in the Chestuee Creek are:

Channel catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Common carp - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Yellow bullhead - 1 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Chestuee Creek fishing reports?

The latest Chestuee Creek fishing reports are:

@Jaycondra reported a nice Shorthead redhorse.
@fishingman13 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@wylvergonzalez reported a nice Channel catfish.
@bfreeman2984 reported a nice Yellow bullhead.

🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Chestuee 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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Chestuee Creek

Top fish species at Chestuee Creek

Chestuee Creek fishing reports

General info

Location

Fishing regulations at Chestuee Creek, TN

Regulations for top species

Channel catfish

Common carp

Yellow bullhead

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