🐟 What fish can you catch in Athens?

Most commonly caught species around Athens , TN : Largemouth bass - 5,042 reported catches Bluegill - 888 reported catches Blue catfish - 824 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 753 reported catches Spotted bass - 649 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Athens fishing reports?

The latest Athens , TN fishing reports are: @Nicfien reported a nice Rainbow trout at Tellico River . @jonathankreiser reported a nice Rainbow trout at Tellico River . @chrisevans5289 reported a nice Black crappie at Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River) . @chrisevans5289 reported a nice Black crappie at Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River) . @chrisevans5289 reported a nice Black crappie at Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River) . .

Fishing in Athens, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Athens, Tennessee?

Anglers in Athens , TN recommend these top fishing spots: Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River) , South Mouse Creek , Judd Slough , Madisonville Lake , North Mouse Creek .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Athens?

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Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Athens

Latest Athens fishing reports

Rainbow trout

Tellico River

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Rainbow trout

Tellico River

length · weight

Black crappie

Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River)

12 in · 1 lb

Black crappie

Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River)

13 in · 1 lb 3 oz

Black crappie

Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River)

14 in · 1 lb 7 oz

Spotted bass

length · weight

Black crappie

Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River)

length · weight

Black crappie

Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River)

length · weight

Yellow perch

Tellico Reservoir (Tennessee River)

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Tellico Reservoir (Tennessee River)

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Athens

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Tennessee can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Aggregate

Purchase your Tennessee fishing license on the Go Outdoors Tennessee website.

No size limit. No more than 5 black bass per day in any combination of species may be taken. This aggregate limit includes Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted, and Coosa Bass.

Several waters have exceptions to these statewide limits. Refer to TWRA for a full list of exceptions to statewide limits.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

35°27′26.3″N 84°36′16.2″W

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FAQ about Athens fishing

Anglers in Athens, TN recommend these top fishing spots: Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River), South Mouse Creek, Judd Slough, Madisonville Lake, and North Mouse Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Athens, TN:

Largemouth bass - 5,042 reported catches
Bluegill - 888 reported catches
Blue catfish - 824 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 753 reported catches
Spotted bass - 649 reported catches

The latest Athens, TN fishing reports are:

@Nicfien reported a nice Rainbow trout at Tellico River.
@jonathankreiser reported a nice Rainbow trout at Tellico River.
@chrisevans5289 reported a nice Black crappie at Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River).
@chrisevans5289 reported a nice Black crappie at Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River).
@chrisevans5289 reported a nice Black crappie at Chickamauga Lake (Tennessee River).

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