🐟 What fish can you catch in Memphis?

Most commonly caught species around Memphis , TN : Largemouth bass - 13,190 reported catches Bluegill - 1,442 reported catches Channel catfish - 889 reported catches White crappie - 885 reported catches Spotted bass - 493 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Memphis fishing reports?

The latest Memphis , TN fishing reports are: @beckhamryder reported a nice Largemouth bass . @LaPerlaGuyFishes reported a nice Largemouth bass at WC Johnson Park Ponds . @beckhamryder reported a nice Largemouth bass . @Dink.King reported a nice Golden shiner at WC Johnson Park Ponds . @willirby reported a nice Largemouth bass at Halle Park . .

Fishing in Memphis, TN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Memphis, Tennessee?

Anglers in Memphis , TN recommend these top fishing spots: Rocky Creek , Appling Lake , Nashoba Park Ponds , Wolf River , Hyde Lake .

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

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Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Memphis

Latest Memphis fishing reports

Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

WC Johnson Park Ponds

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Largemouth bass

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Golden shiner

WC Johnson Park Ponds

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Largemouth bass

Halle Park

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Bluegill

WC Johnson Park Ponds

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Largemouth bass

Herb Parsons Lake

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Largemouth bass

Herb Parsons Lake

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Redeye bass

Wolf River

10 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Lick Creek

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Fishing regulations in Memphis

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

Regulations for

35°06′16.6″N 89°58′38.3″W

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FAQ about Memphis fishing

Anglers in Memphis, TN recommend these top fishing spots: Rocky Creek, Appling Lake, Nashoba Park Ponds, Wolf River, and Hyde Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Memphis, TN:

Largemouth bass - 13,190 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,442 reported catches
Channel catfish - 889 reported catches
White crappie - 885 reported catches
Spotted bass - 493 reported catches

The latest Memphis, TN fishing reports are:

@beckhamryder reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@LaPerlaGuyFishes reported a nice Largemouth bass at WC Johnson Park Ponds.
@beckhamryder reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Dink.King reported a nice Golden shiner at WC Johnson Park Ponds.
@willirby reported a nice Largemouth bass at Halle Park.

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