Tennessee Fishing Size Limits
Legal minimum sizes and daily limits for fishing in Tennessee. Updated for 2026.
Tennessee Fish Size Limits
Complete guide to legal fish sizes in Tennessee. Find minimum sizes, slot limits, and daily limits for all regulated species. Updated for 2026.
Fish Species
3
With Size Limits
2
No Size Limit
1
Updated
2026
Fish Size Limits
2 species with minimum size requirements in Tennessee
| Species | Size Limit | Daily Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| | No statewide minimum | 7 | Lake-specific regulations |
| | Varies by water | 7 | - |
No Statewide Size Limit
Species with daily limits only (no minimum size)
| Species | Daily Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| | 50 | No minimum size |
- Regulated species
- Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie
- Minimum lengths
- Largemouth Bass No statewide minimum | Smallmouth Bass Varies by water
- Daily-limit only
- Crappie
- Issuing agency
- Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Need the regulatory background? How fish size limits work covers minimums, slots, and proper measurement.
Tennessee Fishing Regulations Overview
State fish and wildlife agency information
- Fish Species
- 3 species with regulations
- Species with Size Limits
-
- Largemouth Bass
- Smallmouth Bass
- Fish & Wildlife Agency
- Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
This information is for reference only. Always verify regulations with your state wildlife agency before hunting or fishing.
Last verified: January 2026
Tennessee Fishing Size Limits FAQ
Common questions about fish size regulations in Tennessee
What is the bass size limit in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, largemouth bass has a No statewide minimum. The daily limit is 7. Lake-specific regulations
Which fish have size limits in Tennessee?
Tennessee enforces size limits on 2 species including: Largemouth Bass (No statewide minimum), Smallmouth Bass (Varies by water). Always verify current regulations before fishing.
Which Tennessee fish have daily limits but no size minimum?
One species is managed in Tennessee by daily creel limit only: Crappie (50).
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