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Tennessee's Tennessee and Cumberland river systems create reservoir after reservoir of smallmouth, bass and crappie water.
Cumberland River · Old Hickory Lake
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0). Index scores and water-temperature estimates are our own derivation from that data.
The score on each city card is computed from the local weather forecast for today. Open a city page for the full seven-day outlook, factor breakdown and recommended windows. Fishing rules in Tennessee vary by water type and season, so always check the current regulations before you go.
Seasonally, Tennessee's strongest month across 2 years of recorded weather at Nashville is July — 97% of its days rate Good or better — and March is the weakest at 13%. That is roughly 195 good days a year. See the season report for the best time of year to fish in Tennessee and every other state's month-by-month table.
Tennessee's Tennessee and Cumberland river systems create reservoir after reservoir of smallmouth, bass and crappie water. Use the city page below for a live weather-based index, then check the Tennessee wildlife agency for seasons and limits.
Yes, anglers 16 and older need a Tennessee fishing license. Buy through the Tennessee state wildlife or natural-resources agency; rules can differ between freshwater and tidal water.
The LureScore index is an informational planning signal based on weather, not a guarantee of fish activity or a catch. Always follow local regulations.