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Tennessee (TN) Fishing License

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
United States
3
License Types
$34.00
From (Resident)
$50.00
From (Non-Resident)
Under 13
Fish Free
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Fees are approximate and updated periodically. Always confirm the current price and any special regulations on the official Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency website before purchasing.
📌 Important: TN residents 65+ fish for free. Under 13 also exempt.
📋 Available License Types
License Type Duration Resident Non-Resident
3-Day Non-Resident License 💧 Freshwater 3-Day N/A $20.00
10-Day Non-Resident License 💧 Freshwater 14-Day N/A $30.00

★ Most popular license type. Fees are approximate - verify at the official agency website.

🌊 Fishing in Tennessee

Tennessee is blessed with the Tennessee River system — a network of TVA lakes including Norris, Pickwick, and Chickamauga. Trophy smallmouth bass in the Hiwassee and Holston rivers, and world-class trout in the Clinch and Hiwassee tailwaters.