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PiscaMapsUnited States Tennessee Putnam County Pigeon Roost Creek

Fishing at Pigeon Roost Creek

Tennessee · Putnam County and White County · 5 river miles in Tennessee
State
Tennessee
Country
USA
Licence
State-issued
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About Fishing at Pigeon Roost Creek

Pigeon Roost Creek is a public river in Putnam County and White County, Tennessee, managed by State of Tennessee (public-trust water). It is a public-trust water — you can fish it with a Tennessee licence; bank access is at public river-access points and bridges. Public access confirmed via public-trust river.

A clear Cumberland Plateau reservoir — smallmouth-strong with a walleye run, plus largemouth, crappie and catfish.

It runs roughly 5 miles through the Cumberland Plateau region. Anglers here mostly fish for smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, spotted bass, walleye; black crappie, white crappie, bluegill, channel catfish are also on record. Live flow and gauge height come from the Falling Water River Near Cookeville, Tn USGS station shown below. The nearest other mapped waters on PiscaMaps are Falling Water River and City Lake.

County
Putnam, White
Region
Cumberland Plateau
Length (TN)
5 river miles in Tennessee
Public access
Public river — bank access varies
Managed by
State of Tennessee (public-trust water)
Night fishing
Permitted
Boats
Small craft

Fish Species at Pigeon Roost Creek

Species from TWRA and Tennessee fishery data.

Access & Rules at Pigeon Roost Creek

Night fishing: No statewide night-fishing closure in Tennessee; a few individual waters have local rules — check the current TWRA regulations for this water.

Boats: Most Tennessee fishing rivers are floated by canoe, kayak or jet-drive; larger craft only on the lower, wider reaches.

Bank & bivvy camping: Bank access is at TWRA river-access areas, bridges and state parks; other banks are private riparian land.

Tackle: Statewide creel and size limits apply; several reservoirs carry a black-bass protected slot — check the current TWRA regs for this water.

Rules verified 2026-09-01 against TWRA regulations. Always confirm the current rules before you fish.

River Conditions

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Live from USGS gauge 03423000 — Falling Water River Near Cookeville, Tn. Full gauge data →

Fishing Licence for Pigeon Roost Creek

A Tennessee fishing licence covers all public water in the state. Non-resident annual is around $50; 3-day and 10-day non-resident permits are also sold. TWRA agency lakes need an extra TWRA Lake permit.

Tennessee

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) Resident annual: ~$34 Non-resident annual: ~$50 Buy: gooutdoorstennessee.com

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