Tennessee River Catfish Fishing Charters
Tennessee River Catfish Fishing Charters
Top Tennessee River Catfish Fishing Destinations
Top Tennessee River Catfish Fishing Destinations
Best Catfish Fishing Charters in Tennessee River
Best Catfish Fishing Charters in Tennessee River
Catfish Fishing in Tennessee River
Catfish Fishing in Tennessee River
- Size 2 to 40lbs
- Food Value Good
- Game Qualities Average
- Habitats River, Lake, Flats, Backcountry
(Ictalurus punctatus/furcatus; Pylodictis olivaris; Ameiurus catus)
The Tennessee River is home to many tales of monster Catfish. There are few rivers in the US that can compare in terms of the size of these specimens. If you’re thinking of catfishing on the Tennessee River, find a local guide that will take you to some of the most productive spots for an unforgettable adventure!
The river is known to produce some of the biggest North American Blue Cats, typically weighing up to 50 pounds. In recent decades, some records have even exceeded 100 pounds, approaching up to 5 feet in length. You can also catch Flathead and Channel Catfish throughout most portions of the river as well.
When it comes to finding the biggest Cats, your best bet is to join a fishing guide that can take you to some of the most productive holes along the river. Guides typically offer both half day and full day trips. Half days are ideal for beginners and children, while full days are perfect for more experienced anglers looking to fish longer and cover more ground.
You can find guides throughout the entire river that will take you catfishing. Chattanooga, TN is one of the most popular destinations. The Chickamauga Dam, Tennessee Riverpark, Booker T. Washington State Park, Lookout Creek, and Chester Frost Park are all excellent spots for catching big Catfish. Take a look at some of the local guides in the area and start planning your adventure today!
Tennessee River Catfish Fishing Seasons
Tennessee River Catfish Fishing Seasons
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Seasonality
Catfish fishing in Tennessee River doesn't vary throughout the year. High season is January to December. There is no closed season.
Tennessee River
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What anglers said about Catfish Fishing in Tennessee River
What anglers said about Catfish Fishing in Tennessee River
. Once you know your time of departure, you need to know the exact location of where you are departing from. The exact location is not specified unless you ask the time, but not the location
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. Once you know your time of departure, you need to know the exact location of where you are departing from. The exact location is not specified unless you ask the time, but not the location
Smith Fishing Adventures LLC
I wish we had visited Tennessee later in March. I think the leaves would have been breaking bud then.
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I wish we had visited Tennessee later in March. I think the leaves would have been breaking bud then.
Tennessee River Adventures Inc.
Maybe not the quantity that we hoped for but the size and quality made up for it
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Maybe not the quantity that we hoped for but the size and quality made up for it
Chattahookem Fishing Charters
Fishing in February is tough, do not come into it thinking it will be the best fishing of your life! That said, if you have the right guide, you WILL be successful. Smith Fishing Adventures, LLC, is why we were able to catch as much as we did.
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Fishing in February is tough, do not come into it thinking it will be the best fishing of your life! That said, if you have the right guide, you WILL be successful. Smith Fishing Adventures, LLC, is why we were able to catch as much as we did.
Smith Fishing Adventures LLC
Be prepared to have a great trip! The captain takes great care of everyone and will make the trip fun!
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Be prepared to have a great trip! The captain takes great care of everyone and will make the trip fun!
Markybob Catfishing
Just be prepared to have the time of your life. The fishing is good and the scenery is amazing.
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Just be prepared to have the time of your life. The fishing is good and the scenery is amazing.
North Georgia Trout Fishing
Do yourself a favor if you havenโt fished Carters Lake and hire a guide. I caught two strippers each over 36 inches plus a half dozen spotted bass on a four hour trip with Captain Len Slay on Carters Lake in October 2023
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Do yourself a favor if you havenโt fished Carters Lake and hire a guide. I caught two strippers each over 36 inches plus a half dozen spotted bass on a four hour trip with Captain Len Slay on Carters Lake in October 2023
Fish Slayer Fishing Guide
The fishing was good, and choosing the morning trips was a good choice due to the hot weather.
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The fishing was good, and choosing the morning trips was a good choice due to the hot weather.
Chattahookem Fishing Charters
Smoke Rise, GA
The white bass seem to be available all the time, but can be finicky of when they decide to hit. But definitely catch your limit of them of you can. The largemouth bass only hit once during our whole time out. Captain Myles recommended for better bass fishing to come in spring or fall and they'd be hitting.
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The white bass seem to be available all the time, but can be finicky of when they decide to hit. But definitely catch your limit of them of you can. The largemouth bass only hit once during our whole time out. Captain Myles recommended for better bass fishing to come in spring or fall and they'd be hitting.
Myles Murray Guide Service โ Guntersville
If you like to fish and catch fish bring a good attitude and they will supply the rest! Happy fishing!
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If you like to fish and catch fish bring a good attitude and they will supply the rest! Happy fishing!
KY Lake Crappie Fishing
Clarksville, TN
Great. This year (2022) was a little on the hot (above average) side and there is always the chance of thunderstorms when that hot!
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Great. This year (2022) was a little on the hot (above average) side and there is always the chance of thunderstorms when that hot!
North Georgia Trout Fishing
Lawrenceville, GA
Comfort stat is an excellent hotel and the Mexican restraint next to Walmart is lit!
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Comfort stat is an excellent hotel and the Mexican restraint next to Walmart is lit!
Steady Fishing!
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Although the fishing is really good when it's cold, I'd recommend going when temperatures are above 40ยฐF.
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Although the fishing is really good when it's cold, I'd recommend going when temperatures are above 40ยฐF.
Smith Fishing Adventures LLC
United States
Expect to catch very aggressive fish. Expect to catch fish. Great time on one of the best lakes in the country. Be prepared for fish over 6lbs.
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Expect to catch very aggressive fish. Expect to catch fish. Great time on one of the best lakes in the country. Be prepared for fish over 6lbs.
Steady Fishing!
Clarksville, Tennessee
Worth every penny to have an experienced guide. The float trip was so much nicer than just a wade trip.
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Worth every penny to have an experienced guide. The float trip was so much nicer than just a wade trip.
North Georgia Trout Fishing
United States
I would start with a guided outing to learn where the fish are and what the fish a biting. When you see it with your own eyes, it is different than reading about it on the internet.
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I would start with a guided outing to learn where the fish are and what the fish a biting. When you see it with your own eyes, it is different than reading about it on the internet.
North Georgia Trout Fishing
Gainesville, FL
It's home for many big bass tournaments fir a reason. Combined with a good guide like Dave Steadman, it's hard to go wrong.
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It's home for many big bass tournaments fir a reason. Combined with a good guide like Dave Steadman, it's hard to go wrong.
Steady Fishing!
Harvest, AL
Head on over to Guntersville bait and tackle for what is easilt the beat selection of lures around.
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Head on over to Guntersville bait and tackle for what is easilt the beat selection of lures around.
John Maner's Pro Guide Service
Goose Creek, SC
Call John Maners pro guide service and you won't be disappointed. I learned the latest techniques that are catching bass and great information on the new lines and knots being used.
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Call John Maners pro guide service and you won't be disappointed. I learned the latest techniques that are catching bass and great information on the new lines and knots being used.
John Maner's Pro Guide Service
Birmingham, Alabama