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Types of Crappie in Tennessee
Crappie 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 Crappie in Tennessee
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Biggest Crappie catches
Latest Crappie fishing reports in Tennessee
White crappie
Dale Hollow Lake (Obey River, TN)
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Black crappie
Davy Crockett Lake (Humboldt Lake)
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Regulations for Crappie in Tennessee
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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 Black crappie as of May 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
Min size
Measurement
Aggregate
Minimum size limit is 10 inches. The aggregate bag limit (15) applies to all species of crappie combined (Black Crappie & White Crappie).
Several waters have exceptions to these statewide limits. Refer to TWRA for a full list of exceptions to statewide limits.
In Region 1, the aggregate bag limit is 30 and there is no minimum size limit, unless otherwise noted for specific waters.
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These species can be found in many lakes, rivers and streams throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Crappie have recently been caught.