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Fishing in Tennessee

Discover 64 state parks offering fishing in Tennessee

🐟 Tennessee Fishing License at a Glance

Resident Annual $34
Non-Resident Annual $99
Youth Under 13 free
Senior 65+: $10
Trout Stamp $20
🎉 Free Fishing Days Free Fishing Day each June

Trout stamp required for mountain waters.

Official Tennessee Fishing Info →

License fees and free fishing days shown as of June 2026 — fees and dates change yearly. Always confirm current rates and free-fishing dates via the official link above before purchasing.

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Tennessee State Parks with Fishing

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Big Cypress Tree State Park

+5 Horseback Riding Hunting Golfing Kayaking Biking
trees reflecting in the water at Big Hill Pond State Park

Big Hill Pond State Park

+7 Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Hunting Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
trees reflect off the water in Big Ridge State Park

Big Ridge State Park

+4 Picnicking Hunting Paddling Biking
Bledsoe creek state park sign located within a serene state park.

Bledsoe Creek State Park

+6 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Hunting Golfing Kayaking Biking
fishing pier on the water at Booker T. Washington State Park

Booker T. Washington State Park

+5 Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Hunting Biking
long exposure photo of waterfall at Burgess Falls State Park

Burgess Falls State Park

+4 Picnicking Kayaking Paddling Waterfall Viewing
fog over the water at at Cove Lake State Park

Cove Lake State Park

+6 Hunting Kayaking Paddling Canoeing RV Biking
stone bridge at Cumberland mountain state park

Cumberland Mountain State Park

+5 Picnicking Mountain Biking Bird Watching Golfing Biking
Cumberland Trail State Park (Tennessee)

Cumberland Trail State Park

+5 Horseback Riding Hunting Golfing Kayaking Biking
David Crockett Birthplace State Park (Tennessee)

David Crockett Birthplace State Park

+6 Horseback Riding Hunting Rafting Golfing Kayaking Biking
Crockett Falls in David Crockett State Park, located a half mile west of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.

David Crockett State Park

+10 Bird Watching Paddleboarding Scenic Overlooks Hunting Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Waterfall Viewing RV Biking
The Center Hill Lake impoundment of the Caney Fork River, just upstream from Center Hill Dam at Edgar Evins State Park

Edgar Evins State Park

+7 Picnicking Bird Watching Scuba Diving Scenic Overlooks Kayaking Canoeing RV
Fall Creek Falls Tennessee 256-foot waterfall plunging into gorge surrounded by autumn forest

Fall Creek Falls State Park

+4 Picnicking Scenic Overlooks Golfing Waterfall Viewing
Fiery Gizzard Trail (Tennessee)

Fiery Gizzard Trail

+5 Horseback Riding Hunting Golfing Kayaking Biking
flagpole at Fort Loudoun State Historic Park

Fort Loudoun State Historic Park

+7 Picnicking Bird Watching Paddleboarding Scenic Overlooks Hunting Kayaking Paddling
Monutment at Fort Pillow State Historic Park

Fort Pillow State Historic Park

+3 Picnicking Hunting Paddling
Entrance to the cave at Dunbar Cave State Park

Foster Falls Small Wild Area

+6 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Hunting Golfing Kayaking Biking
long exposure shot of a waterfall at Frozen Head State Park

Frozen Head State Park

+5 Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Backpacking Waterfall Viewing Biking

Hampton Creek Cove State Natural Area
long exposure shot of a waterfall at Harpeth River State Park

Harpeth River State Park

+7 Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Hunting Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Waterfall Viewing
Harrison Bay State Park through the trees.

Harrison Bay State Park

+7 Mountain Biking Bird Watching Paddleboarding Golfing Paddling RV Biking
Welcome sign at Henry Horton State Park.

Henry Horton State Park

+8 Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Hunting Disc Golf Golfing Kayaking RV Biking
soldiers fire a cannon at Johnsonville State Historic Park

Hiwassee Scenic River State Park

+5 Horseback Riding Hunting Golfing Kayaking Biking
trail sign for Ballard Lake Nature trail at Indian Mountain State Park

Indian Mountain State Park

+6 Bird Watching Paddleboarding Hunting Kayaking Paddling RV
soldiers fire a cannon at Johnsonville State Historic Park

Johnsonville State Historic Park

+4 Bird Watching Scenic Overlooks Hunting Geocaching
Crockett Falls in David Crockett State Park, located a half mile west of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.

Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park

+5 Horseback Riding Hunting Golfing Kayaking Biking

Langford Branch State Natural Area
soldiers fire a cannon at Johnsonville State Historic Park

Long Hunter State Park

+5 Horseback Riding Hunting Golfing Kayaking Biking
Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park (Tennessee)

Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park

+6 Horseback Riding Hunting Golfing Kayaking Biking Nature

Middle Fork Bottoms State Park

+6 Photography Picnicking Bird Watching Hunting Paddling Biking
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Montgomery Bell State Park

+5 Horseback Riding Golfing Kayaking RV Biking
Bicentennial Capitol Mall Park

Mousetail Landing State Park

+6 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Hunting Golfing Kayaking Biking
Natchez Trace State Park (Tennessee)

Natchez Trace State Park

+2 Hunting Paddling
trees reflecting in the water at Big Hill Pond State Park

Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park

+6 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Hunting Golfing Kayaking Biking
Sunset across Ocoee, TN overlooking the Hiwassee River

Natural Chimneys Natural Area Preserve

+5 Horseback Riding Hunting Golfing Kayaking Biking
Norris Dam State Park (Tennessee)

Norris Dam State Park

+6 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Hunting Golfing Kayaking Biking

Ocoee River State Park

+4 Kayaking Paddling Canoeing Biking
fog over the water at at Cove Lake State Park

Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park

+5 Horseback Riding Hunting Golfing Kayaking Biking
Panther Creek State Park (Tennessee)

Panther Creek State Park

+6 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Hunting Golfing Kayaking Biking
clouds over the water at a state park near clarksville tennessee

Paris Landing State Park

+6 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Hunting Golfing Kayaking Biking
Pickwick Landing State Park (Tennessee)

Pickwick Landing State Park

+6 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Hunting Golfing Kayaking Biking
Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park (Tennessee)

Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park

+5 Horseback Riding Hunting Golfing Kayaking Biking
flagpole at Fort Loudoun State Historic Park

Port Royal State Historic Site

+5 Horseback Riding Hunting Golfing Kayaking Biking

Powell River Preserve State Natural Area
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Prentice Cooper State Forest

+5 Horseback Riding Hunting Golfing Kayaking Biking
Radnor Lake State Park - Wildlife at sunrise with Nashville skyline

Radnor Lake State Park

+4 Picnicking Bird Watching Hunting Canoeing
Red Clay State Historic Park (Tennessee)

Red Clay State Historic Park

+5 Horseback Riding Hunting Golfing Kayaking Biking
Reelfoot Lake State Park (Tennessee)

Reelfoot Lake State Park

+5 Horseback Riding Hunting Golfing Kayaking Biking
Roan Mountain State Park (Tennessee)

Roan Mountain State Park

+6 Backpacking Golfing Wildflower Viewing Kayaking Appalachian Trail Biking
water flowing between the rocks at Rock Island State Park

Rock Island State Park

+4 Photography Picnicking Waterfall Viewing RV
Rocky Fork State Park (Tennessee)

Rocky Fork State Park

+2 Bird Watching Hunting

Rugby State Natural Area
Seven Islands State Birding Park (Tennessee)

Seven Islands State Birding Park

+8 Mountain Biking Horseback Riding Bird Watching Hunting Golfing Kayaking Canoeing Biking
South Cumberland State Park (Tennessee)

South Cumberland State Park

+5 Horseback Riding Hunting Golfing Kayaking Biking
Standing Stone State Park (Tennessee)

Standing Stone State Park

+5 Horseback Riding Hunting Golfing Kayaking Biking
Fall Creek Falls Tennessee 256-foot waterfall plunging into gorge surrounded by autumn forest

Stone Door Trail

+5 Horseback Riding Hunting Golfing Kayaking Biking

Sunk Lake State Natural Area
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park (Tennessee)

Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park

+5 Horseback Riding Hunting Golfing Kayaking Biking
Tims Ford State Park (Tennessee)

Tims Ford State Park

+6 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Hunting Golfing Kayaking Biking

Walker Branch State Natural Area

Walterhill Floodplain State Natural Area
long exposure shot of a waterfall at Frozen Head State Park

Warriors Path State Park

+6 Horseback Riding Bird Watching Hunting Golfing Kayaking Biking

Washmorgan Hollow State Natural Area

Watauga River Bluffs State Natural Area

+1 Kayaking

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❓ Fishing in Tennessee — FAQ

Do I need a license to fish in Tennessee state parks?

Yes — fishing in Tennessee state parks generally requires a valid Tennessee fishing license. A resident annual license costs $34, and a non-resident annual license costs $99. Youth and seniors are often exempt or pay reduced fees. Fees shown as of June 2026 — confirm current rates with the official state agency.

Are there free fishing days in Tennessee?

Yes — Tennessee offers free fishing days when no license is required (Free Fishing Day each June). Exact dates change each year, so verify with the official Tennessee agency before your trip.

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