Booker T. Washington Fishing
Fishing at Booker T. Washington
Chickamauga Lake is a 35,000-acre impoundment providing a beautiful setting for fishing.
In recent years largemouth bass fishing has been outstanding with 10-pound fish becoming more common. Crappie fishing is best in spring. Catfish and bass are targeted almost year-round. Fishing is good by boat as well as from the bank and fishing pier. Fishing boats can be launched from the park boat launch ramp.
Featured Fish
- Largemouth Bass
- Crappie
- Catfish
Tennessee Fishing License
All individuals age 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.
Licenses are granted by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and may be obtained in person at sporting goods stores, county clerks, hardware stores, and boat docks or online.
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