| see has thousands of acres and miles of nature | | | | license all day, as long as you still follow |
| freshwater sources which are full of both Black | | | | Tennessee's rules and regulations. |
| Crappie and White Crappie. And if you enjoy | | | | Tennessee is unlike other states, as it places |
| fishing for crappie, you will never be at a loss for | | | | certain restrictions on fishing with anything other |
| a great fishing spot. | | | | then normal rod and reel combinations. Explosives, |
| The State Record for Black Crappie is 4 pounds, | | | | chemicals and electrical shocking devices are |
| 4 ounces. Black Crappie prefer water | | | | strictly forbidden, and their use carries heavy |
| temperatures of 68 to 72 Degrees, and deeper, | | | | penalties. Shootings and Bow fishing is also |
| slow moving waters. | | | | prohibited in Tennessee. |
| The State Record for White Crappie is 5 pounds, | | | | Tennessee Hot Spots |
| 1 ounces. White Crappie also prefer water | | | | REELFOOT LAKE- Reelfoot resembles a large |
| temperatures of 68 to 72 Degrees. White Crappie | | | | farm pond, with cover such as cypress trees, |
| prefer darker, murky waters, with ample | | | | stumps, lily pads, and other submerged objects. |
| amounts of cover available. | | | | This lake is literally loaded with fallen timber and |
| Tennessee Fishing Rules and Regulations | | | | logs. The amount of cover provided allows the |
| Anyone over the age of 13 must possess a | | | | Crappie to reach substantial sizes. |
| fishing license when fishing on any public water | | | | Due to how shallow the lake is, and the amount |
| system in Tennessee. The only exemptions to | | | | of submerged items, you may want to consider |
| this is people born before 1926, active military | | | | fishing in something other then a fiberglass boat. It |
| personal (provided that they carry a copy of their | | | | is recommended that you use an aluminum boat, |
| leave papers), and when fishing on free fishing | | | | and only travel at slow speeds. |
| day. You are considered a resident of Tennessee | | | | If you are considering a trip to Reelfoot Lake, |
| as long as you have resided in Tennessee for a | | | | you can find out more information by contacting |
| period longer then 90 days. All others will be | | | | Blue Bank Lodge out their website. In addition to a |
| considered none-residents. | | | | Tennessee fishing license, anglers need a Reelfoot |
| Free fishing day is held every year on June 10th. | | | | Preservation Permit, which ranges from $3.50 for |
| You have the ability to fish without purchasing a | | | | one day to $17 for the year. |