Chattanooga, TN Fishing Trip — June

Your Chattanooga, TN Fishing Trip

June2 peopleFamily Trip
High 87°F / Low 69°F2.6" rain · 15 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in June

25 species
CatfishExcellent
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Guadalupe BassExcellent
Guadalupe Bass
Various
TilapiaExcellent
Tilapia
Various
BluegillExcellent
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
Hybrid Striped BassExcellent
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Longnose GarExcellent
Longnose Gar
Various
Shortnose GarExcellent
Shortnose Gar
Various
Yellow BassExcellent
Yellow Bass
Various
Redbreast SunfishExcellent
Redbreast Sunfish
Various
Redear SunfishExcellent
Redear Sunfish
Various
Redfin PickerelExcellent
Redfin Pickerel
Various
Chain PickerelExcellent
Chain Pickerel
Various
Freshwater DrumExcellent
Freshwater Drum
Various
Green SunfishExcellent
Green Sunfish
Various
Black CrappieExcellent
Black Crappie
Various
BowfinExcellent
Bowfin
Various
White BassExcellent
White Bass
Various
Rock BassExcellent
Rock Bass
Various
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Spotted BassGood
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
White PerchGood
White Perch
Various
White CrappieGood
White Crappie
Various

June Weather in Chattanooga

87°F
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
2.6"
Rainfall
15
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.

$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

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.

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
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

Check specific lake and river regulations as some areas may have different limits or be catch and release only.

Guadalupe Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day in aggregate with other black bass species
Size Limit:15-inch minimum

Guadalupe Bass are rare in Tennessee and often misidentified. Consider catch and release.

Tilapia
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Tilapia are an exotic species in Tennessee. Check specific water body regulations for any local restrictions.

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