Knoxville, TN Fishing Trip — August
Your Knoxville, TN Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 84°F / Low 68°F4.4" rain · 15 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
What’s Biting in August
8 species
GoodBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
GoodWhite Bass
Various
GoodCatfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
FairStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
FairSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
August Weather in Knoxville
84°F
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
4.4"
Rainfall
15
Rainy Days
Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
11 Guides Near Knoxville
No guides are based in Knoxville, 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.
Species Regulations
Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
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.