Featured Smallmouth Bass Charters in Gallatin
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Best Time to Catch Smallmouth Bass
Peak season: April, May, June. Also good: March, July, August, September. Right now in February, activity is fair.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass is a popular gamefish species.
How to Catch Smallmouth Bass
Detailed fishing techniques coming soon for Smallmouth Bass in Gallatin.
Smallmouth Bass Fishing Regulations in Tennessee
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
5 per day
Size Limit
18-inch minimum on Dale Hollow Lake; 16-inch minimum on South Holston Reservoir; No length limit on Center Hill Lake; statewide 1 per day between 16-21 inches
License Required
Fishing License
Check specific lake and river regulations as some areas may have different limits or be catch and release only.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Tennessee state wildlife agency before fishing.
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