Regulations & Licenses

Tennessee residents aged sixty-five and older can obtain a lifetime fishing license, eliminating annual renewal paperwork permanently.

Tennessee residents aged sixty-five and older can purchase an annual freshwater fishing license for four dollars from the agency.

Tennessee children aged fifteen and younger can fish public waters without permits during this annual June event.

Bobby Wilson Free Fishing Day waives state licensing requirements so residents and nonresidents can fish publicly for free.

Tennessee nonresident fishing license fees and trout costs explained by conservation funding needs and resident tax contributions.

Tennessee nonresident 3-day and 10-day fishing license options explain costs, consecutive day rules, and species coverage.

Nonresident fishing license costs in Tennessee and conservation funding details for the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency are explained.

Tennessee residents fishing exclusively in their home county save twenty three dollars annually using a county only license.

Tennessee single-day fishing license options and costs for residents and nonresidents targeting freshwater fish species.

The Tennessee Resident Combination Hunt and Fish License covers general state fishing and hunting for eligible residents.