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Fishing regulations at North Fork Holston 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 Smallmouth bass as of April 21st, 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 North Fork Holston River fishing
- Smallmouth bass - 75 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 9 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- @tobystewart2577 reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @tobystewart2577 reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @tobystewart2577 reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @tobystewart2577 reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @Calhoun_45 reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
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