Tennessee regulations
Blue Catfish Regulations in Tennessee 2026
Tennessee Blue Catfish regulations: Daily bag 5 fish/day, Min size 14 inches. Sourced from TWRA.
Rules (22)
Browns Creek Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
in combination with Channel Catfish
Coy Gaither-Bedford Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 14"
in combination with Channel Catfish
Davy Crockett Lake (Crockett Co.)
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
in combination with Channel Catfish
Gibson County Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
in combination with Channel Catfish
Glenn Springs Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
in combination with Channel Catfish
Herb Parsons Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 16"
in combination with Channel Catfish
Lake Halford
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 16"
in combination with Channel Catfish
Laurel Hill Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 14"
in combination with Channel Catfish
Maples Creek Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
in combination with Channel Catfish
Marrowbone Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
in combination with Channel Catfish
Vfw Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 14"
in combination with Channel Catfish
Whiteville Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
in combination with Channel Catfish
Williamsport Lakes (4 Lakes)
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 14"
in combination with Channel Catfish
Other Tennessee fish regulations
Other regulated species in Tennessee with current rule pages — same TWRA source, same verification cadence.
- Largemouth Bass130 rules
- Trout (Brook, Brown, Rainbow)107 rules
- Smallmouth Bass96 rules
- Walleye54 rules
- Bluegill (Sunfish)44 rules
- Channel Catfish39 rules
- Crappie (Black & White)23 rules
- Muskie (Muskellunge)14 rules
- Lake Sturgeon3 rules
Frequently asked questions
When is Blue Catfish season in Tennessee?
Blue Catfish season in Tennessee is set by TWRA. Some zones may have specific open windows; see the rule table above.
What is the size limit for Blue Catfish in Tennessee?
Minimum size for Blue Catfish in Tennessee is 14 inches in Coy Gaither-Bedford Lake, per TWRA. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Blue Catfish in Tennessee?
Daily bag limit for Blue Catfish in Tennessee is 5 fish/day in Browns Creek Lake, per TWRA.
Official sources cited
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with TWRA before keeping a catch.