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Types of Carp in Tennessee
Carp fishing spots in Tennessee
Tennessee, United States
Tennessee, United States
Tennessee, United States
Tennessee, United States
Tennessee, United States
Tennessee, United States
Best baits and lures for Carp in Tennessee
According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Carp.
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Biggest Carp catches
Latest Carp fishing reports in Tennessee
Common carp
Boone Lake (South Fork Holston River)
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Regulations for Carp in Tennessee
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 Common carp as of April 4th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
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.
Cyprinus carpio
Regulations for
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