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Crappie (Black & White) Regulations in Tennessee 2026

Tennessee crappie regulations in 2026: 10″ min size, 15 fish/day bag limit. Zone-specific exceptions may apply — see the rule table below. Sourced from TWRA.

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Rules (23)

Tennessee statewide
Daily bag
15 fish/day
Min size
10"
all species combined
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Davy Crockett LakeOpen
Status
Permitted
Daily bag
30 fish/day
no length limit
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Forked Deer River (Includes Tributaries)Open
Status
Permitted
Daily bag
30 fish/day
no length limit
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French Broad River
Daily bag
50 fish/day
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French Broad River (From Hwy 321 Bridge At Newport Upstream To Nc State Line)
Daily bag
50 fish/day
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Hatchie River (Includes Tributaries)Open
Status
Permitted
Daily bag
30 fish/day
no length limit
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Indian Boundary LakeOpen
Status
Permitted
No creel or length limit
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Loosahatchie River (Includes Tributaries)Open
Status
Permitted
Daily bag
30 fish/day
no length limit
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Mississippi River
Daily bag
50 fish/day
creel limit 50, no length limit
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Mississippi River (Includes Adjacent Sloughs, Bayous, And All River Runs And Chutes, That Are Accessible By Boat From The River Proper)Open
Status
Permitted
Daily bag
50 fish/day
no length limit
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Mississippi River And Its Backwaters Within The Boundaries Of The Other State And Any Oxbow Lakes Through Which The Missouri-Tennessee Boundary Passes (Missouri Reciprocal Agreement)
Daily bag
50
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Obion River (Includes Tributaries)Open
Status
Permitted
Daily bag
30 fish/day
no length limit
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Poplar Tree Lake
Daily bag
30 fish/day
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Region 1 - West Tennessee
Daily bag
30 fish/day
unless otherwise noted for specific waters
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Wolf River (Includes Tributaries)Open
Status
Permitted
Daily bag
30 fish/day
no length limit
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Crappie on famous Tennessee waters

Dedicated rule pages for Crappie on the most-targeted destinations in Tennessee.

Other Tennessee fish regulations

Other regulated species in Tennessee with current rule pages — same TWRA source, same verification cadence.

Also known as

Crappie is also called Crappie (Black & White), Black Crappie, White Crappie. 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 Crappie season in Tennessee?

Crappie 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 Crappie in Tennessee?

Minimum size for Crappie in Tennessee is 10 inches, per TWRA. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.

What is the daily bag limit for Crappie in Tennessee?

Daily bag limit for Crappie in Tennessee is 30 fish/day in Davy Crockett Lake, per TWRA.

Official sources cited

Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with TWRA before keeping a catch.

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