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Woods Reservoir (Elk River)

Tennessee, United States

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General info

Woods Reservoir (Elk River) is a lake located in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, and Bluegill.

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35Β°18β€²39.9β€³N 86Β°03β€²53.4β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Woods Reservoir (Elk 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 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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Woods Reservoir (Elk River) is a lake located in Franklin County, Tennessee, United States. Its coordinates are:
35Β°18β€²39.9β€³N 86Β°03β€²53.4β€³W
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