🎣 Planning Your Dream Fishing Trip to Gatlinburg, Tennessee? 🏞️

First Things First: Get Your Permits! ✅

• State Permit: Required for everyone! 📜

• Local Permit: Needed for ages 9-64 (including nonresidents 9+). 🎫

• Exemptions: Available for certain age groups and individuals with disabilities. Check with the local licensing agent for details! 🛂

Where to Get Your Permits:

• City Hall 🏢

• Department of Tourism Welcome Center 🤝

• Various outlets in the area 🛍️

Explore Gatlinburg's Prime Fishing Spots:

• West Prong Little Pigeon River 🐟

• Dudley Creek 🌊

• Roaring Fork 🌲

• LeConte Creek 🏞️ Note: Single rod and hook usage only! 🚫🎣

Fishing with Kids? 👧🧒

• Children's Streams: Special regulations apply! Examples: LeConte Creek, West Prong Little River.

• Creel Limit: 2 trout/day for children 12 and under. 🐠

Handle Fish with Care: Always follow best practices for release and conservation! 🌿

Fishing Season: 📅

• April 1 to November 30: Daily creel limit of 5 trout. 🐟

• December 1 to March 31: Artificial lures with a single hook only; no trout possession allowed. 🚫

• Daylight Hours: From 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. ☀️

• Closed: Streams are closed on Thursdays each week. 🚧

Pet-Friendly Stays: 🏠🐾

OutbackRentals.com: Perfect cabins for you and your furry friends near Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge! 🐕

More Info: 📞

• Contact: Tennessee Wildlife Resource agent or call 1-800-267-7088.

• License Costs: May vary, so be sure to ask for accurate pricing! 💵

Happy Fishing in Gatlinburg! 🎣🌟