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TENNESSEE FISHING REGULATIONS

Tennessee Striped Bass Record 65 Lbs. 6 oz.
Ralph Dallas May 1, 2000 Cordell Hull Reservoir

Hybrid or Cherokee Bass record
23 lbs. 3 oz.
Stones River
Ray Pelfrey April 17, 1998

Weather for Tennessee

Tennesse Striped Bass Fishing Area Reports

Other temperate bass species coexist with the Striped Bass and the Hybrid Striped Bass. They are not listed here. Info on them is at the Tennessee Valley Authority links.

Striped Bass and Hybrid Reservoirs
Hybrid forum

Tributary reservoirs
Blue Ridge: Hybrids
Boone: Hybrids
Cherokee: Striped Bass & Hybrids
Fontana: Hybrids
Great Falls:
Hiwassee: Hybrids
Norris: Striped Bass
Nottely: Striped Bass & Hybrids
Tims Ford: Hybrids

Main-river reservoirs

Chickamauga: Striped Bass and Hybrids
Fort Loudoun/Tellico: Hybrids & Striped Bass
Watts Bar: Striped Bass and Hybrids
Guntersville: Hybrids
Pickwick: Hybrids
Wheeler: Striped Bass & Hybrids
Kentucky: Striped Bass

Where and when to fish for stripers in Tennessee
TWRA Fisheries Management Division

The Tennesee valley authority Has valuable information on its fish and its waterways.

Sport Fishing Ratings

To help anglers decide where they have the best chance of catching their favorite types of fish, ( The Striped Bass and Hybrid Striped Bass)
TVA and state fisheries agencies rate fishing quality for different species in the TVA reservoirs.

TVA Reservoir Map

Our interactive map of TVA facilities gives the location of all TVA reservoirs and links to general information on each, including descriptions of recreation opportunities and conditions.

Campgrounds

TVA operates some 100 public recreation areas throughout the Tennessee Valley, including campgrounds, day-use areas, and boat launching ramps. The opening and closing dates for the campgrounds are listed here.

Lake Information

A handy resource for fishermen and boaters, these pages track water levels on an hourly basis in TVA reservoirs across the Tennessee Valley, give water release schedules at the dams, and more.

Spring Sportfish Survey

With the help of local anglers, TVA conducts an annual survey to determine the number, age, and general health of black bass in reservoirs throughout the Tennessee Valley. Learn about the survey results, and how you can participate.

Clean Marinas and Clean Boating

Boating is one of the most popular recreational uses of TVA reservoirs. TVA's Clean Marina Initiative certifies marinas that are in compliance with pollution-control standards. And the national Clean Boating Campaign helps educate boating enthusiasts and marina operators in practices that reduce pollution and erosion on the waterways. Find out more here.

Hazardous Waters

Strong currents around dams, locks, and powerhouses can pose a great danger to fishermen and boaters. Learn about the potential dangers surrounding these TVA facilities, and read about important safety precautions you can take.

Reservoir area maps

The Tennesse Striped Bass association Web Site