Knoxville, TN Fishing Trip — October
Your Knoxville, TN Fishing Trip
October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 71°F / Low 53°F4.3" rain · 6 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
What’s Biting in October
8 species
ExcellentSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
GoodStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
GoodCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
GoodBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
GoodCatfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
FairWhite Bass
Various
October Weather in Knoxville
71°F
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
4.3"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
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.
What's Biting By Month
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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
Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day in combination with largemouth and smallmouth bass
Size Limit:No size limit
Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass count as one species for the purpose of creel limits.
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.
Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit