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Fishing at Tennessee State Parks
Fishing is a popular outdoor sport across the nation and it’s a great way for families to spend quality time together.
Treat yourself, your friends, or your family to a quality outdoor experience, weekend getaway, or vacation. Cast off and catch memories today.
To view the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency interactive online fishing guide or to obtain Tennessee fishing licenses for immediate use, apply online.
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Tennessee Fishing License
All persons ages 13 and older must have a fishing license to fish in Tennessee.
There are a variety of fishing licenses available for residents and non-residents, including a junior license for residents ages 13 - 15.
Non-residents have the option of buying a 1-day, 3-day, 10-day or annual license. Those licenses are available with and without trout fishing privileges.
River Information
For information on reservoir elevations and streamflows, call the Tennessee Valley Authority Reservoir Information Line at 1-800-238-2264 or visit them online.
The TVA Lake Info app is an easy-to-use resource for operating on and around reservoirs and dams in the TVA region. The app is available for iPhone and Android devices.
Inspiration
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Lakeside Cabin Vacations at Tennessee State Parks
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8 of the Best Waterfront Campsites in Tennessee
8 of the Best Waterfront Campsites in Tennessee - Read ArticleWe handpicked eight of the best campsites in Tennessee right on the water! Fall asleep to the sounds of the streaming waters or launch your kayak without straying far from camp. Each site can be booked online. -
Seven Disc Golf Courses to Visit in the Parks
Seven Disc Golf Courses to Visit in the Parks - Read ArticleThe sport of disc golf is alive and growing in Tennessee, especially within our Tennessee State Parks! Players of all ages and walks of life can immerse themselves in the natural beauty of our parks while tossing discs at a basket, whether it be for recreation or for competition. Read below for some of our must-play disc golf courses! -
Waterfalls in Middle Tennessee: What to See and Where to Stay
Waterfalls in Middle Tennessee: What to See and Where to Stay - Read ArticleTennessee’s most scenic waterfalls are found in state parks. Use this guide to plan your visit and discover where to stay near eight popular falls.
Do Your Part for the Environment
- Always drain bait buckets on land.
- Don’t dump bait in the water.
- Clean hitchhiking animals and invasive plants from boats and motors.
- Properly dispose of fishing line. Some parks offer fishing line recycling containers.
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Free Fishing Day
Free Fishing Day is always the Saturday of the first full week in June. On that day, anyone (resident or non-resident) of any age can fish free without a license in Tennessee’s public waters, agency owned and operated lakes, and Tennessee State Parks.
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Free Fishing Week
Free Fishing Week always follows Free Fishing Day in June. Children ages 15 and younger can fish for free all week in Tennessee’s public waters, agency owned and operated lakes, and Tennessee State Parks.
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First Fish Certificate
A First Fish Certificate commemorates that special moment in every child’s life when they land that first fish. Download your free 8.5 x 11 certificate, suitable for framing. Learn more about fishing programs in Tennessee at the TWRA website.
Tennessee Fishing & Boating Information
