Tennessee regulations
Bluegill (Sunfish) Regulations in Tennessee 2026
Tennessee bluegill regulations in 2026: 20 fish/day bag limit. Zone-specific exceptions may apply — see the rule table below. Sourced from TWRA.
Rules (44)
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 20 fish/day
- Daily bag
- 20 fish/day
- Status
- Permitted
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 50 fish/day
- Daily bag
- 50
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
- Channel Catfish39 rules
- Crappie (Black & White)23 rules
- Blue Catfish22 rules
- Muskie (Muskellunge)14 rules
- Lake Sturgeon3 rules
Also known as
Bluegill is also called Bluegill (Sunfish), Pumpkinseed, Sunfish, Redear Sunfish, sunfish. Anglers in different regions use different names for the same fish, and the rules on this page apply to all of them in Tennessee.
Frequently asked questions
When is Bluegill season in Tennessee?
Bluegill 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 Bluegill in Tennessee?
Tennessee does not publish a state-wide minimum size for Bluegill. Check zone-specific rules above.
What is the daily bag limit for Bluegill in Tennessee?
Daily bag limit for Bluegill in Tennessee is 10 fish/day in Browns Creek Lake, per TWRA.
Official sources cited
- https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/25TNAB_LR.pdf
- https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/25TNAB_LR_2025-08-20-170518_amcm.pdf
- https://www.eregulations.com/tennessee/fishing/twra-fishing-lakes-information