The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is seeking public feedback on its proposed fishing regulations for the 2026-27 season, with comments open until January 5, 2026. The proposals, discussed at a December 2025 Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting in Chattanooga, will be voted on January 8-9, 2026, in Dyersburg, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
Key changes include lifting the delayed harvest rule for trout on the Piney River in Rhea County and removing the closed fishing season at Catoosa WMA. Interested individuals can review the proposals and submit feedback through the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency website.
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is proposing to start the delayed harvest season for trout on Big Soddy Creek in Hamilton County in November and to temporarily require catch-and-release for largemouth bass at Travis McNatt Lake in Big Hill Pond State Park and Woodhaven Lake in Montgomery Bell State Park during renovations. The agency enforces fishing regulations and provides waterway education.
