12 public waters in the East region — 7 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.
Marion and Jackson Counties, Tennessee — Guntersville Lake is a 10,183-acre lake, managed by State Department of Natural Resources: A deep, clean highland-rim reservoir — best for black bass and Walleye, with Crappie, Bluegill and Catfish in the creek arms.
Nickajack Lake (3,779 acres) sits in Marion County, Tennessee, managed by Tennessee Valley Authority. A mainstem Tennessee River impoundment — big, fertile, current-fed water with the state's deepest bench of species: black bass, white and Striped Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, three Catfish species, Sauger and Carp.
Tennessee River Gorge, a 3,402-acre lake in Marion and Hamilton Counties, Tennessee, managed by State Fish and Wildlife: A deep, clean highland-rim reservoir — best for black bass and Walleye, with Crappie, Bluegill and Catfish in the creek arms.
In Marion County, Tennessee, Bennett Lake is a 2,059-acre lake, managed by State Fish and Wildlife. A TWRA-managed community lake — Bluegill, redear, Crappie and Largemouth Bass, managed for family and bank fishing. Needs a TWRA Lake permit on top of the state licence.
Marion and Hamilton Counties, Tennessee — Raccoon Mountain Pumped Station Reserve is a 498-acre lake, managed by Private: A TWRA-managed community lake — Bluegill, redear, Crappie and Largemouth Bass, managed for family and bank fishing. Needs a TWRA Lake permit on top of the state licence.
Clifftops Lake (58 acres) sits in Marion County, Tennessee, managed by Tennessee Valley Authority. Public lakes across the Southeast typically hold largemouth and other black bass species, bream (bluegill and redear/shellcracker sunfish), black and white crappie, and blue, channel and flathead catfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Laurel Lake, a 33-acre lake in Marion and Blount Counties, Tennessee, managed by National Park Service: A TWRA-managed community lake — Bluegill, redear, Crappie and Largemouth Bass, managed for family and bank fishing. Needs a TWRA Lake permit on top of the state licence.
Sequatchie River runs 137 km through Bledsoe, Marion, Sequatchie and 1 more county in Tennessee: A clear Cumberland Plateau reservoir — smallmouth-strong with a Walleye run, plus largemouth, Crappie and Catfish.
In Marion County, Tennessee, Little Sequatchie River is a 26 km river or creek. A clear Cumberland Plateau reservoir — smallmouth-strong with a Walleye run, plus largemouth, Crappie and Catfish.
Marion County, Tennessee — Big Fiery Gizzard Creek is a 18 km stream: A clear Cumberland Plateau reservoir — smallmouth-strong with a Walleye run, plus largemouth, Crappie and Catfish.
In Marion County, Tennessee, Seqautchie River is a 17 km river or creek. A clear Cumberland Plateau reservoir — smallmouth-strong with a Walleye run, plus largemouth, Crappie and Catfish.
Pocket Creek in Marion County offers a small but productive rainbow trout stream in East Tennessee, managed by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. This intimate creek is ideal for anglers seeking a quieter, more technical trout-fishing experience.
Across its mapped waters, Marion County holds 17 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, White Crappie, Smallmouth Bass and Spotted Bass.
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.