Tennessee

A nonresident annual fishing license in Tennessee costs $50.00. For comparison, Tennessee residents pay $34.00. Short-term options: 1 Day Resident: $6.50; 3 Day Nonresident: $20.50; 10 Day Nonresident: $30.50. The license year runs February 1 or March 1 through end of February.

Purchase your Tennessee fishing license online at https://gooutdoorstennessee.com/. Valid ID; Junior hunt/fish/trap (13-17) $10. Licenses are administered by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).

Under 13 exempt; Junior (13-15) reduced rates; specific senior and disabled exemptions. Always check the official Tennessee website for the most current exemption details and any additional categories that may qualify.

Trout included in annual all-species with trout permit ($11.50 daily, $99 nonresident annual); county-specific licenses available. Be sure to purchase any required stamps or endorsements before heading out, as they are often checked during enforcement.

Fishing seasons in Tennessee: Year-round for most species in most waters. Bag limits: Bass: varies by reservoir; Crappie: varies; check regulations. Always consult the current Tennessee fishing regulations for the most up-to-date season dates and limits, as they can change annually.

Prices frozen at 2015 levels after legislature killed proposed 28% increase in 2025; $5M supplemental state funding instead. For the complete set of rules including gear restrictions, size limits, and special waters, visit the official Tennessee fish and wildlife website.

Tennessee has the following border water or reciprocal agreements: Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley with Kentucky; Reelfoot Lake specific regulations; border waters with multiple states. Maryland is not directly included in these agreements, so a standard nonresident license is required.

For the most current regulations, license prices, and season dates, visit the official Tennessee fishing page at https://www.tn.gov/twra/license-sales.html. To purchase a license online, visit https://gooutdoorstennessee.com/.