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Brown trout

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Brown trout

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Brown trout

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Brown trout

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Brown trout

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Brown trout

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General info

Thompson Creek is a stream located in Hamblen County, Tennessee, United States. It is most popular for fishing Brown trout, Rainbow trout, and Largemouth bass.

Location

36°12′52.5″N 83°15′11.4″W
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When are Brown trout biting on Thompson Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Thompson 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Brown trout as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Brown trout

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

7

Aggregate

7
A supplemental trout license is generally required to fish for trout in Tennessee. Visit Go Outdoors Tennessee to view all license requirements.

No minimum size limit. Aggregate bag limit includes all trout species combined (Rainbow, Brook, Brown, Cutthroat, and Lake). Only 2 trout may be Lake Trout.

Several waters have exceptions to these statewide limits. Refer to TWRA for a full list of exceptions to statewide limits.

Excellent

Salmo trutta

Regulations for

36°12′52.5″N 83°15′11.4″W
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Cities nearby

Morristown

2.7 miles away

Russellville

4.4 miles away

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7.7 miles away

Mooresburg

9.6 miles away

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10.2 miles away

Jefferson City

14.4 miles away

Rutledge

16.1 miles away

Mosheim

16.1 miles away

Dandridge

16.2 miles away

Parrottsville

16.9 miles away

Newport

17.7 miles away

New Market

18.0 miles away

Rogersville

19.3 miles away

Sneedville

22.4 miles away

Fairgarden

23.6 miles away

Greeneville

24.4 miles away

Tazewell

24.5 miles away

Baileyton

24.9 miles away

New Tazewell

25.0 miles away

Strawberry Plains

25.0 miles away

Blaine

25.0 miles away

Sevierville

28.6 miles away

Plainview

30.2 miles away

Maynardville

30.9 miles away

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FAQ about Thompson Creek fishing

the Thompson Creek is a stream located in Hamblen County, Tennessee, United States. Its coordinates are:
36°12′52.5″N 83°15′11.4″W
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