Jefferson City, TN Fishing Trip — July

Your Jefferson City, TN Fishing Trip

July2 peopleFamily Trip

High 89°F / Low 73°F4.6" rain · 16 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in July

Largemouth Bass

Good

Largemouth Bass

Spinning · Baitcasting

Flathead Catfish

Good

Flathead Catfish

Various

Crappie

Fair

Crappie

Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

July Weather in Jefferson City

89°F

Avg High

73°F

Avg Low

4.6"

Rainfall

16

Rainy Days

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

2 in Jefferson City + 7 Nearby

Nathan Mountain Outdoors Hunting and Fishing Guide Service

5(110)Top Rated

Have questions or ready to book? Contact Nathan Mountain Outdoors to plan your next guided fishing or turkey hunting trip near Gatlinburg & the Smokies.

White Pine, Tennessee

Smoky Mountain Fishing Company

Stay updated with Smoky Mountain Fishing Co. fishing reports. Get the latest on trout, smallmouth, and striper action across East Tennessee rivers.

Speckled TroutStriped Bass

Jefferson City, Tennessee

Tennessee Musky Fishing

4.9(104)Top Rated

Melton Hill Musky Guide. Melton Hill Muskie Guide.

Alcoa, Tennessee

Tennessee River Monsters Fishing Guide Service - Striper & Catfish

4.9(89)Top Rated

Tennessee Striper, Catfish, and Largemouth fishing guide service and charter! Looking to catch a big fish? Get in touch with Tennesseerivermonsters.com/

CatfishStriped Bass

Rocky Top, Tennessee

Melton Hill Bill Fishing Guide Service - Striper and Musky

4.9(28)Top Rated

Clinton, Tennessee

Roscoe and Hooch Boat Rentals

Jefferson City, Tennessee

Cherokee Lake Fishing Charter

We are a Fishing Charter for Striped Bass and Hybrid Bass on Beautiful Cherokee Lake in East Tennessee. We are Located North of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge Knoxville

Rutledge, Tennessee

Norris Lake Front Rentals & Events LLC. Lake Front Tennessee Paradise!

Norris Lake Front Rentals and Events. Norris Lake Rentals, Lake House,Tiny Houses, Efficiencies, Glamping, Camping. Private, Secluded and Convienient to All [email protected] 865-352-6647

New Tazewell, Tennessee

Striperfun Guide Service Cherokee Lake

Available Lodging! Whether you are coming fishing with us, or just looking to get away near the water for a day or a week, we have wonderful lodging options for you for the waterways below: • Lake Cumberland in KY • Cumberland River in TN • Dale Hollow Lake in…

Rutledge, Tennessee

Prepare for Your Trip

Gear recommendations and packing list for your trip. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

For Your Target Species

Bullet weights, hooks, and soft plastic worms for Texas rigging

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Spinnerbait Assortment

White, chartreuse, and shad pattern spinnerbaits

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For Freshwater Fishing

Walk-the-dog frog for explosive bass strikes in heavy cover

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Baitcasting Reel

Accurate casting reel for flipping jigs and throwing crankbaits

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For the Season

UPF 50+ hoodie with thumbholes and face cover

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Insulated Water Jug

Half gallon insulated jug — stay hydrated all day on the water

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Trip Essentials

Saltwater-resistant pliers with split ring tool and line cutter

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Waterproof Dry Bag

Roll-top bag for phone, wallet, and keys — keeps everything dry

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What to Bring

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

Sunscreen (SPF 50+)

Polarized sunglasses

Hat or visor

Weather-appropriate clothing

Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

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)

Bug spray

Rain gear

$910

Estimated total for 2 people

$455

per person

Charter $500

Tip $100

Licenses $60

Food $100

Lodging $150

Jefferson City from ~$150/night

Pickup in Jefferson City

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

Things to Do in Jefferson City

Activities for your non-fishing days

Boat Tours & Cruises

Snorkeling & Diving

Kayaking & Paddleboarding

Wildlife & Nature Tours

What's Biting By Month

Peak

Largemouth Bass

Crappie

Flathead Catfish

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.

Flathead Catfish

Season:Year-round

Bag Limit:5 per day

Size Limit:No size limit

Only one flathead catfish over 34 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.

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