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Chattanooga, TN Fishing Trip — July

Your Chattanooga, TN Fishing Trip

July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 91°F / Low 74°F2.3" rain · 10 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in July

25 species
CatfishExcellent
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Longnose GarExcellent
Longnose Gar
Various
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Guadalupe BassGood
Guadalupe Bass
Various
TilapiaGood
Tilapia
Various
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassGood
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Shortnose GarGood
Shortnose Gar
Various
White PerchGood
White Perch
Various
Yellow BassGood
Yellow Bass
Various
Redbreast SunfishGood
Redbreast Sunfish
Various
Redear SunfishGood
Redear Sunfish
Various
Redfin PickerelGood
Redfin Pickerel
Various
Chain PickerelGood
Chain Pickerel
Various
Freshwater DrumGood
Freshwater Drum
Various
Green SunfishGood
Green Sunfish
Various
Black CrappieGood
Black Crappie
Various
BowfinGood
Bowfin
Various
White BassGood
White Bass
Various
White CrappieGood
White Crappie
Various
Rock BassGood
Rock Bass
Various
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging

July Weather in Chattanooga

91°F
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
2.3"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

7 Guides Near Chattanooga

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

Scenic City Fishing Charters - Scenic City Fishing Charters
Scenic City Fishing Charters

Scenic City Fishing Charters

5(87)Top Rated

Fishing Guide Service in Chattanooga, Tennessee specializing in catching trophy catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye and crappie on the Tennessee River.

CatfishCrappieLargemouth Bass
Sale Creek, Tennessee
Spotted Dog Outfitters LLC - Spotted Dog Outfitters LLC
Spotted Dog Outfitters LLC

Spotted Dog Outfitters LLC

5(60)Top Rated

Our team of Chattanooga fly fishing guides at Spotted Dog Outfitters offers trips on the Toccoa River, small creeks, and private water.

Cleveland, Tennessee
Scott Patton’s Guide Service - Scott Patton’s Guide Service
Scott Patton’s Guide Service

Scott Patton’s Guide Service

5(9)Top Rated

I am here to help you catch and enjoy your fishing experience, I Guide on Chickamauga Lake, Lake Okeechobee! I have been guiding over 25 years and i fish the BASS Master Opens. I am USCG Licenesd and commercial Guide Insurred.

Birchwood, Tennessee
Southeastern Anglers - Southeastern Anglers
Southeastern Anglers

Southeastern Anglers

5(5)Top Rated

Southeastern Anglers Tennessee fly fishing guides on the Hiwassee River, fly fishing the Holston River, Clinch River flyfishing Cumberland River, Toccoa River fly fishing Tellico River

freshwaterfly fishing
Reliance, Tennessee
Hiwassee River Guides, Bill Stranahan - Hiwassee River Guides, Bill Stranahan
Hiwassee River Guides, Bill Stranahan

Hiwassee River Guides, Bill Stranahan

5(4)Top Rated

Guided Fly Fishing Trips in East Tennessee, Kentucky, & North Georgia. Guided trips on the Hiwassee, Clinch, Holston, & Cumberland Rivers. Trout, Bass, & Musky.

Reliance, Tennessee
Chattanooga Fly Fish - Chattanooga Fly Fish
Chattanooga Fly Fish

Chattanooga Fly Fish

5(1)Top Rated
Signal Mountain, Tennessee
Tn River Guide Service Llc Fishing Charter - Tn River Guide Service Llc Fishing Charter
Tn River Guide Service Llc Fishing Charter

Tn River Guide Service Llc Fishing Charter

Jasper, Tennessee

freshwater
Jasper, Tennessee
$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.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 3

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Catfish

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Spotted Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Also Consider Fishing In...

Reliance2 guides · 43 mi

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

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.

Longnose Gar
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Gar may be taken by hand, hook and line, gig, bow, crossbow, or snare.

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.

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.

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