South Carthage, TN Fishing Trip — August
Your South Carthage, TN Fishing Trip
August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 85°F / Low 68°F3.5" rain · 9 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in August
5 species
GoodChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
GoodWhite Bass
Various
GoodBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
GoodBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
FairLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
August Weather in South Carthage
85°F
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
3.5"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
11 Guides Near South Carthage
No guides are based in South Carthage, 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
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
No limit on catfish less than 34 inches in length.
White Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:Must be greater than 34 inches
Only one blue catfish greater than 34 inches may be harvested per day.