Kentucky Lake · Tennessee · Crappie
Kentucky Lake Crappie Fishing Regulations 2026
Kentucky Lake 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.
Rules (23)
Davy Crockett LakeOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 30 fish/day
no length limit
Forked Deer River (Includes Tributaries)Open
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 30 fish/day
no length limit
French Broad River (From Hwy 321 Bridge At Newport Upstream To Nc State Line)
- Daily bag
- 50 fish/day
Hatchie River (Includes Tributaries)Open
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 30 fish/day
no length limit
Loosahatchie River (Includes Tributaries)Open
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 30 fish/day
no length limit
Mississippi River
- Daily bag
- 50 fish/day
creel limit 50, no length limit
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
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
Obion River (Includes Tributaries)Open
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 30 fish/day
no length limit
Region 1 - West Tennessee
- Daily bag
- 30 fish/day
unless otherwise noted for specific waters
Wolf River (Includes Tributaries)Open
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 30 fish/day
no length limit
Tennessee statewide
- Daily bag
- 15 fish/day
- Min size
- 10"
all species combined
Frequently asked questions
When is Crappie season on Kentucky Lake?
Crappie season on Kentucky Lake is set by TWRA. See the rule table for state- and zone-specific dates.
What is the size limit for Crappie on Kentucky Lake?
Minimum size for Crappie on Kentucky Lake is 10 inches. Slot or maximum sizes may apply elsewhere on the water; see the table above.
What is the daily bag limit for Crappie on Kentucky Lake?
Daily bag limit for Crappie on Kentucky Lake is 30 fish/day in Davy Crockett Lake.
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch.