John Sevier Reservoir, Tennessee Fishing

Location and Information: John Sevier Reservoir is located in Hawkins County, Tennessee. This body of water covers over 29,000 acres of surface area. You will find boating, kayaking and fishing here.

There are numerous different species of fish to find on this body of water. So, what type of fish are in this lake? You can find Sunfish, Channel Catfish, Bluegill, Crappie, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass on these waters.

Top Species and Creel Limits for this reservoir in Tennessee

• Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass: 5 per day in combination.
• Largemouth Bass: no length limit.
• Smallmouth Bass: 13–17 inch PLR, only one Smallmouth bass over 17 inches per day.
• Spotted Bass: 15 per day, no length limit.
• Crappie (all species): 15 per day in combination, 10 inch minimum length limit.
• Catfish (all species): No creel limit for fish 34 inches and less in length; only one fish over 34 inches in length may be harvested per day.
• White Bass: 15 per day, no length limit.
• Rock Bass: 20 per day, no length limit.
• Redear Sunfish: 20 per day, no length limit.
• Bluegill/Warmouth and other sunfishes: no creel or length limit.

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