🐟 What fish can you catch in Cookeville?

Most commonly caught species around Cookeville , TN : Largemouth bass - 2,191 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 968 reported catches Bluegill - 489 reported catches Rainbow trout - 466 reported catches Spotted bass - 342 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Cookeville fishing reports?

The latest Cookeville , TN fishing reports are: @jeffery.coffman reported a nice Largemouth bass at Livingston City Lake . @TNRiverRat reported a nice Largemouth bass at Dale Hollow Lake (Obey River, TN) . @TNRiverRat reported a nice Largemouth bass at Dale Hollow Lake (Obey River, TN) . @BassMaster1038 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Dale Hollow Lake (Obey River, TN) . @seth.boothe reported a nice Spotted bass at Center Hill Lake (Caney Fork River) . .

Fishing in Cookeville, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Cookeville, Tennessee?

Anglers in Cookeville , TN recommend these top fishing spots: Center Hill Lake (Caney Fork River) , Cane Creek Lake , City Lake , Blackburn Fork , Cane Creek .

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

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Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Cookeville

Latest Cookeville fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Livingston City Lake

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Largemouth bass

Dale Hollow Lake (Obey River, TN)

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Largemouth bass

Dale Hollow Lake (Obey River, TN)

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Largemouth bass

Dale Hollow Lake (Obey River, TN)

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Spotted bass

Center Hill Lake (Caney Fork River)

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Center Hill Lake (Caney Fork River)

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Smallmouth bass

Center Hill Lake (Caney Fork River)

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Spotted bass

Dale Hollow Lake (Obey River, TN)

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Largemouth bass

Dale Hollow Lake (Obey River, TN)

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Largemouth bass

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Fishing regulations in Cookeville

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 March 31st, 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

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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

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36°08′54.2″N 85°30′41″W

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FAQ about Cookeville fishing

Anglers in Cookeville, TN recommend these top fishing spots: Center Hill Lake (Caney Fork River), Cane Creek Lake, City Lake, Blackburn Fork, and Cane Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Cookeville, TN:

Largemouth bass - 2,191 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 968 reported catches
Bluegill - 489 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 466 reported catches
Spotted bass - 342 reported catches

The latest Cookeville, TN fishing reports are:

@jeffery.coffman reported a nice Largemouth bass at Livingston City Lake.
@TNRiverRat reported a nice Largemouth bass at Dale Hollow Lake (Obey River, TN).
@TNRiverRat reported a nice Largemouth bass at Dale Hollow Lake (Obey River, TN).
@BassMaster1038 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Dale Hollow Lake (Obey River, TN).
@seth.boothe reported a nice Spotted bass at Center Hill Lake (Caney Fork River).

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