Plan a Fishing Trip to Chattanooga, TN

Best months: April, May, June, July

What's Biting in Chattanooga Right Now

Striped Bass
Excellentboth
Trolling, Casting, Live Bait Fishing
Crappie
Excellentfreshwater
Jigging, Live Bait Fishing, Casting
Spotted Bass
Excellentfreshwater
Casting, Jigging, Trolling
Largemouth Bass
Excellentfreshwater
Spinning, Baitcasting, Fly Fishing
Tilapia
ExcellentVarious
White Perch
ExcellentVarious
Black Crappie
ExcellentVarious
White Crappie
ExcellentVarious
Catfish
Goodfreshwater
Bottom Fishing, Jug Fishing, Rod and Reel
Smallmouth Bass
Goodfreshwater
Casting, Fly Fishing, Jigging
Guadalupe Bass
GoodVarious
Bluegill
Goodfreshwater
Float Fishing, Fly Fishing, Bait Fishing
Hybrid Striped Bass
GoodVarious
Longnose Gar
GoodVarious
Shortnose Gar
GoodVarious
Yellow Bass
GoodVarious
Redbreast Sunfish
GoodVarious
Redear Sunfish
GoodVarious
Redfin Pickerel
GoodVarious
Chain Pickerel
GoodVarious
Freshwater Drum
GoodVarious
Green Sunfish
GoodVarious
Bowfin
GoodVarious
White Bass
GoodVarious
Rock Bass
GoodVarious

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Things to Do in Chattanooga

Activities for your non-fishing days

Tennessee Fishing License

License: Freshwater fishing license

Statewide regulations apply unless otherwise specified for specific locations.