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Clear Fork River

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Tennessee, United States

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General info

Clear Fork River is a stream located in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States. It is also intersecting with Morgan County, Tennessee. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Longear sunfish, and Rock bass.

Location

36°21′13.8″N 84°43′36.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Clear Fork River, 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
Smallmouth bass

Smallmouth bass

Regulation boundaryTennessee State Waters
Bag limit5

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit5

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

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 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.
Synonyms
Micropterus dolomieui
Season open: year-round
Rock bass

Rock bass

Regulation boundaryTennessee State Waters
Bag limit20

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

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 size limit on Rock Bass (commonly called "redeye").Several waters have exceptions to these statewide limits. Refer to TWRA for a full list of exceptions to statewide limits.
Edibility
Good
Synonyms
Ambloplites rupestris
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FAQ about Clear Fork River fishing

📍 Where is the Clear Fork River located?
the Clear Fork River is a stream located in Fentress County, Tennessee, United States. It is also intersecting with Morgan County, Tennessee. Its coordinates are:
36°21′13.8″N 84°43′36.3″W
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🎣 Where on the Clear Fork River is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Clear Fork River 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 Clear Fork River?
The most common species in the Clear Fork River are:
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    🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Clear Fork River?

    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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