Fishing Charters in Tennessee
Browse fishing charters in Tennessee that can help you catch crappie.
Open Water Guide Service
Tiptonville, Tennessee
My name is Shane Walley and I am the head guide for Open Water Guide Service. I offer guided crappie and bluegill fishing trips on Reelfoot Lake in Northwest Tennessee.
Reelfootlakefishingguide
Hornbeak, Tennessee
Reelfoot lake fishing guide, reelfoot lake crappie guide, fishing guide, crappie guide.
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Scenic City Fishing Charters
Fishing Guide Service in Chattanooga, Tennessee specializing in catching trophy catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye and crappie on the Tennessee River.
Medley Fishing School
Trout Fishing Guide Service, also Crappie, Giant Catfish, Walleye, Sauger, Shellcrackers & great fishing, Gardening Tips. 4 bedroom Lodge just .25 miles from Edgar Evins State Park, & .80 mile from the Caney Fork River and Center Hill Dam and Lake. Customer Lodging and full family reunions available. Fall Foliage tours available until end of November. Music venue for your birthday party. Real Estate Appraiser. Cooking Tips for wildgame.
Best Time to Catch Crappie
Crappie can be caught year-round in Lenoir City. Right now in February, activity is low.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Crappie
If you're after crappie near Lenoir City, Watts Bar Lake is your go-to destination. This sprawling reservoir offers a diverse range of crappie habitat, from standing timber and brush piles to bridge pilings and docks. Spring is undoubtedly the best time to target these tasty panfish, as they move shallow to spawn. Use jigs or minnows under a bobber around submerged structure. As the water warms, crappie will often retreat to deeper water near creek channels and submerged trees. A local secret is to check the numerous coves along the Little Tennessee River arm of Watts Bar; these areas tend to warm up faster in the spring, attracting crappie early in the season. Also, the water clarity can vary significantly depending on rainfall, so be prepared to adjust your lure colors and tactics accordingly. The crappie population is robust, with a good mix of size classes available.
How to Catch Crappie
Crappie Fishing Regulations in Tennessee
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
15 per day
Size Limit
10-inch minimum
License Required
Freshwater fishing license
Some lakes have different length limits, so check local regulations.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Tennessee state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to fish for crappie around Lenoir City?
Spring is generally the best time to fish for crappie in the Lenoir City area, particularly during the pre-spawn and spawn periods when they move into shallower waters. Fall can also be productive as crappie feed heavily before winter.
What is the minimum size crappie I can keep in Tennessee?
The minimum size limit for crappie in Tennessee is 10 inches.
How many crappie can I keep in a day in Tennessee?
The daily bag limit for crappie in Tennessee is 15.
What kind of license do I need to fish for crappie in Lenoir City?
You'll need a valid Tennessee freshwater fishing license to fish for crappie in Lenoir City.
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