Top fish species at Gatlin Branch

Bluegill
Bluegill
Creek chub
Creek chub
App Section

Check which species have trophy potential in Gatlin Branch

Gatlin Branch fishing reports

Loading...

Creek chub

length · weight

Loading...

Bluegill

length · weight

Fishbrain
Have you been fishing here?

Log your catch and check out other catches from the community in the Fishbrain app.

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

General info

Gatlin Branch is a stream located in Bradley County, Tennessee, United States. It is most popular for fishing Bluegill and Creek chub.

Location

35°09′43.3″N 84°44′15.1″W
Directions

Fishing regulations at Gatlin Branch, 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Bluegill

Bluegill

Regulation boundaryTennessee State Waters
Restrictions & requirements

Gigging

Harvest by gigging prohibited.

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Spears

Harvest of this species by "spearing" is prohibited. Spearing includes the catching or taking of a fish by bow hunting, gigging, spearfishing, or by any device used to capture a fish by piercing the body.

Bow Fishing

Harvest of this species by bow fishing is prohibited.

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
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
Catch, Clean, Cook Bluegill
Synonyms
Lepomis macrochirus
License Icon
Local laws and licenses

Tennessee fishing license

Get license

Cities nearby

Benton

4.9 miles away

Cleveland

7.6 miles away

Wildwood Lake

8.2 miles away

Charleston

8.7 miles away

Calhoun

9.5 miles away

Conasauga

10.8 miles away

Delano

12.0 miles away

Riceville

15.9 miles away

Cohutta

19.1 miles away

Collegedale

19.1 miles away

Athens

21.7 miles away

Ducktown

21.8 miles away

Englewood

22.8 miles away

Eton

23.1 miles away

Copperhill

23.5 miles away

Farner

23.6 miles away

McCaysville

24.2 miles away

Epworth

24.9 miles away

Sale Creek

25.2 miles away

Decatur

25.5 miles away

Chatsworth

26.5 miles away

Dayton

27.5 miles away

Tellico Plains

28.5 miles away

Madisonville

32.7 miles away

Anything missing or inaccurate?

Suggest changes to improve what we show.

Suggest changes

FAQ about Gatlin Branch fishing

📍 Where is the Gatlin Branch located?
the Gatlin Branch is a stream located in Bradley County, Tennessee, United States. Its coordinates are:
35°09′43.3″N 84°44′15.1″W
.
🎣 Where on the Gatlin Branch is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Gatlin Branch 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 Gatlin Branch?
The most common species in the Gatlin Branch are:
  • Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Creek chub - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Gatlin Branch fishing reports?
The latest Gatlin Branch fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Gatlin Branch?

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.

Get license
App Section
Download Fishbrain and fish smarter
Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...