Chattanooga, TN Fishing Trip — February

Your Chattanooga, TN Fishing Trip

February2 peopleFamily Trip
High 56°F / Low 37°F6" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in February

25 species
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
CatfishFair
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
TilapiaFair
Tilapia
Various
Hybrid Striped BassFair
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
White PerchFair
White Perch
Various
Freshwater DrumFair
Freshwater Drum
Various
Black CrappieFair
Black Crappie
Various
White CrappieFair
White Crappie
Various
Smallmouth BassLow
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Guadalupe BassLow
Guadalupe Bass
Various
BluegillLow
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Longnose GarLow
Longnose Gar
Various
Shortnose GarLow
Shortnose Gar
Various
Yellow BassLow
Yellow Bass
Various
Redbreast SunfishLow
Redbreast Sunfish
Various
Redear SunfishLow
Redear Sunfish
Various
Redfin PickerelLow
Redfin Pickerel
Various
Chain PickerelLow
Chain Pickerel
Various
Green SunfishLow
Green Sunfish
Various
BowfinLow
Bowfin
Various
White BassLow
White Bass
Various
Rock BassLow
Rock Bass
Various

February Weather in Chattanooga

56°F
Avg High
37°F
Avg Low
6"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

7 Guides Near Chattanooga

No guides are based in Chattanooga, but these guides operate nearby.

$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater / fly fishing Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Tennessee Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$28
Non-Resident$50
Requirements

Required for ages 13+. Covers all public waters including trout.

Buy License Online — Tennessee

Species Regulations

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum

Some lakes and rivers may have different length limits. Check specific regulations for the waterbody you intend to fish.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:15-inch minimum

Only one Striped Bass over 32 inches may be harvested per day.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:10-inch minimum

Some lakes have different length limits, so check local regulations.

Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit on catfish 34 inches and less in length. Only one catfish over 34 inches in length may be harvested per day.
Size Limit:No size limit on catfish 34 inches and less in length.

Some lakes and rivers may have site-specific regulations; consult the TWRA fishing guide for details.

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