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Penitentiary Branch

Tennessee, United States

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Rainbow trout

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Common carp

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Walleye

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Common carp

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Channel catfish

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Penitentiary Branch is a stream located in Tennessee, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Common carp, and Channel catfish.

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Location

36Β°25β€²54.2β€³N 85Β°34β€²32.5β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Penitentiary Branch, 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 April 16, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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61.6 miles away

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61.7 miles away

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63.1 miles away

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66.4 miles away

Nashville

69.6 miles away

Manchester

72.6 miles away

Oak Ridge

78.4 miles away

Shelbyville

80.9 miles away

Tullahoma

81.5 miles away

Soddy-Daisy

84.2 miles away

Athens

86.5 miles away

Middle Valley

88.5 miles away

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the Penitentiary Branch is a stream located in Tennessee, United States. Its coordinates are:
36Β°25β€²54.2β€³N 85Β°34β€²32.5β€³W
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