7 public waters in the East region — 2 lakes/reservoirs and 5 rivers. Every one is fishable on a Tennessee licence.
See every public fishing venue in Tennessee on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
A 45,478-acre TVA reservoir sprawling across five East Tennessee counties, Norris Lake offers diverse warm and cool-water fishing. Striped bass, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass are the headline species, while walleye, black crappie, channel catfish and bluegill provide year-round opportunity across its extensive main pool and creek arms.
This 22,155-acre TVA reservoir in the foothills of East Tennessee holds striped bass, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass as primary targets, with solid populations of walleye, black crappie, channel catfish and bluegill rounding out the fishery. Clear water and rocky structure make Cherokee Lake attractive for both tournament and casual anglers.
Hawkins, Grainger, Jefferson and 3 more counties in Tennessee — Holston River is a 225 km stream: A small, cold mountain impoundment — stocked rainbow and Brown Trout with smallmouth and Rock Bass in the warmer water.
In Grainger County, Tennessee, Cherokee Tailwater is a 14 km river or creek, managed by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). TWRA Trout-stocked water.
In Grainger and Jefferson Counties, Tennessee, Cherokee TW Creek is a 3 km river or creek, managed by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). TWRA Trout-stocked water.
In Grainger County, Tennessee, Puncheon Camp Creek is a 1 km river or creek, managed by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). TWRA Trout-stocked water.
Buffalo Creek in Grainger County is a petite 1.3 km Rainbow Trout stream in East Tennessee, managed by TWRA for year-round trout opportunity. Its small scale makes it a perfect choice for beginners or anglers seeking an intimate creek experience.
Across its mapped waters, Grainger County holds 12 species on PiscaMaps, including Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill, Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass and Walleye.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
Open the Tennessee map Join PiscaMapsOne Tennessee fishing licence covers every public water in the state. Resident annual is about $34, non-resident about $50, with 3-day and 10-day non-resident permits available. TWRA agency lakes and the Beech River lakes need an extra lake permit. Buy at gooutdoorstennessee.com.