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Old Hickory Lake Fishing Regulations 2026
Old Hickory Lake fishing regulations in 2026: top targets are largemouth bass, striped bass, catfish. 218 current rules across 6 species from TWRA.
Rules (218)
TWRA regulates 218 rules across 6 species at this water.
Largemouth Bass
Acorn LakeOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
no minimum length limit
Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness Wma Ponds
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 16"
only one (1) fish 16 inches or longer may be harvested
Browns Creek Lake
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 25"
only one fish longer than 25 inches may be harvested only one (1) fish longer than 25 inches may be harvested PLR
Carroll LakeOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
no creel limit only one fish longer than 18 inches may be harvested only one (1) fish longer than 18 inches may be harvested
Coy Gaither-Bedford Lake
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 18"
only one fish longer than 18 inches may be harvested only one (1) fish longer than 18 inches may be harvested PLR
Davy Crockett LakeOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Max size
- 18"
No limit — no creel only one (1) fish longer than 18 inches may be harvested per day.
Davy Crockett Lake (Crockett Co.)Open
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
no creel limit only one fish longer than 18 inches may be harvested only one (1) fish longer than 18 inches may be harvested
Fall Creek Falls Lake
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 16"
Only one (1) fish longer than 16 inches may be harvested Only one (1) fish longer than 16 inches may be harvested.
Garrett LakeOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
no creel limit only one fish longer than 18 inches may be harvested only one (1) fish longer than 18 inches may be harvested
Gibson County Lake
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 24"
only one fish longer than 24 inches may be harvested only one (1) fish longer than 24 inches may be harvested PLR
Glenn Springs LakeOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
no creel limit only one fish longer than 18 inches may be harvested only one (1) fish longer than 18 inches may be harvested
Herb Parsons Lake
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 16"
- Slot max
- 20"
only one fish longer than 20 inches may be harvested only one (1) fish longer than 20 inches may be harvested PLR
Indian Boundary Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 16"
only one (1) fish 16 inches or longer may be harvested
Lake GrahamOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
no creel limit only one fish longer than 18 inches may be harvested only one (1) fish longer than 18 inches may be harvested
Lake Halford
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Max size
- 18"
only two fish longer than 18 inches may be harvested only two (2) fish longer than 18 inches may be harvested
Lake Kefauver
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 16"
only one (1) fish 16 inches or longer may be harvested
Laurel Hill Lake
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 13"
- Slot max
- 18"
only one fish longer than 18 inches may be harvested only one (1) fish longer than 18 inches may be harvested PLR
Maples Creek LakeOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
no creel limit only one fish longer than 18 inches may be harvested only one (1) fish longer than 18 inches may be harvested
Marrowbone LakeOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
no length limit.
Pin Oak Lake
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 25"
only one (1) fish longer than 25 inches may be harvested
Poplar Tree Lake
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Min size
- 18"
only one (1) fish longer than 18 inches may be harvested
Travis McNatt LakeOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Min size
- 16"
No creel limit, only one (1) fish longer than 16 inches may be harvested only one (1) fish longer than 16 inches may be harvested
Whiteville LakeOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Possession
- 1 fish
no creel limit only one fish longer than 18 inches may be harvested only one (1) fish longer than 18 inches may be harvested
Woodhaven Lake
- Daily bag
- 10 fish/day
- Slot min
- 18"
- Slot max
- 25"
only one (1) fish longer than 25 inches may be harvested
Striped Bass
Cordell Hull
- Daily bag
- 1 fish
- Possession
- 1 fish
- Slot min
- 32"
- Slot max
- 42"
Only one (1) fish may be over 42 inches.
Melton Hill
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Slot min
- 32"
- Slot max
- 42"
only one (1) fish may be over 42 inches PLR
Melton Hill Reservoir
- Slot min
- 32"
- Slot max
- 42"
32–42 inch PLR; only one (1) fish may be over 42 inches.
South Holston Reservoir
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 36"
Nov. 1–March 31
Watts BarOut of season
- Season opens
- Nov 1
- Season closes
- Mar 31
- Min size
- 36"
Nov. 1–March 31: 36 inch minimum length limit.
Channel Catfish
Browns Creek Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
in combination with Blue Catfish
Coy Gaither-Bedford Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 14"
in combination with Blue Catfish
Davy Crockett Lake (Crockett Co.)
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
in combination with Blue Catfish
Gibson County Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
in combination with Blue Catfish
Glenn Springs Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
in combination with Blue Catfish
Herb Parsons Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 16"
in combination with Blue Catfish
Lake Halford
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 16"
in combination with Blue Catfish
Laurel Hill Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 14"
in combination with Blue Catfish
Maples Creek Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
in combination with Blue Catfish
Vfw Lake
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 14"
in combination with Blue Catfish
Williamsport Lakes (4 Lakes)
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 14"
in combination with Blue Catfish
Blue Catfish
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
Catfish
Bridgestone/Firestone Centennial Wilderness Wma Ponds
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Mississippi River (Includes Adjacent Sloughs, Bayous, And All River Runs And Chutes, That Are Accessible By Boat From The River Proper)
- Max size
- 34"
only one (1) fish over 34 inches in length may be harvested per day.
Tennessee statewideOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 1 fish/day
- Min size
- 15"
no limit on catfish, except only one (1) fish may exceed 34 inches Only one (1) catfish over 34 inches may be harvested per day.
All Species
Old Hickory LakeOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Bill Dance Signature Lake access points
Sub-Impoundments On Old Hickory Lake Unit IClosed
- Status
- Prohibited
Raccoon and opossum hunting, trapping and fishing are prohibited in sub-impoundments during the late waterfowl season.
FAQ
Who regulates fishing on Old Hickory Lake?
TWRA regulates fishing on Old Hickory Lake.
What species can I target on Old Hickory Lake?
Old Hickory Lake is best known for largemouth bass, striped bass, catfish. Other species are present and tracked in the rule tables below.
Where should I verify these rules?
These rules summarize TWRA's published content. Always confirm with the official source before keeping a catch.
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch.