Tennessee’s 2022-23 fishing regulations are now in effect and anglers are encouraged to obtain the new Tennessee Fishing Guide now available at locations throughout the state, on the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency website www.tnwildlife.org and on the TWRA “On the Go App.”
Hard copies of the guide are available wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold and at the TWRA’s four regional offices located in Jackson (Region I), Nashville (Region II), Crossville (Region III), and Morristown (Region IV). This year’s statewide and specific region regulation changes are featured in the “What’s New” section on page 1 of the guide.
The TWRA offers a reminder that hunting and fishing licenses and permits are now valid for one year from the date of purchase. All previous annual Tennessee hunting and fishing licenses expired Feb. 28.
Licenses are available online anytime at www.GoOutdoorsTennessee.com, on the TWRA “On the Go App,” or at one of 474 license agents across the state. You can also select to auto-renew your license and never worry about your license expiring again. Customers can also purchase a new design of the collector’s card for any annual license. The new waterproof, durable card features a choice of a smallmouth, Tennessee’s state game fish, or a pair of deer.
Smith County has many fishing options and hot spots to fish. The fishing regulatory body for Tennessee is Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency website contains lots of helpful information on previous record catches, fishing regulations such as catch & bag limits for Smith County. Fishing licenses are available for individuals 13+ and expired 1 year from the date of purchase. The cost is $40. More information is available at https://www.tn.gov/twra/license-sales.html. Walmart in Carthage is an approved license agent.
